Pneumococcal sepsis presenting as acute compartment syndrome of the lower limbs: A case report

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Doddi S. [1 ]
Singhal T. [1 ]
Sinha P. [1 ]
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[1] Department of General Surgery, Princess Royal University Hospital, Greater London BR6 8ND, Orpington
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Journal of Medical Case Reports | / 3卷 / 1期
关键词：
Compartment Syndrome; Spontaneous Bacterial Peritonitis; Capillary Leak Syndrome; Acute Compartment Syndrome; Spontaneous Onset;
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10.1186/1752-1947-3-55
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Introduction: Acute compartment syndrome is a surgical emergency requiring immediate fasciotomy. Spontaneous onset of acute compartment syndrome of the lower limbs is rare. We present a very rare case of pneumococcal sepsis leading to spontaneous acute compartment syndrome. Case presentation: A 40-year-old Caucasian man presented as an emergency with spontaneous onset of pain in both legs and signs of compartment syndrome. This was confirmed on fasciotomy. Blood culture grew Streptococcus pneumoniae. Conclusion: Sepsis should be strongly suspected in bilateral acute compartment syndrome of spontaneous onset. © 2009 Doddi et al; licensee BioMed Central Ltd.
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