Intracranial dissemination of Klebsiella pneumoniae originating from pulmonary infection: a case report.
Klebsiella pneumoniae
Brain abscesses
Metastatic brain abscesses
Pleural abscess
Journal
Journal of medical case reports
ISSN: 1752-1947
Titre abrégé: J Med Case Rep
Pays: England
ID NLM: 101293382
Informations de publication
Date de publication:
14 Jul 2024
14 Jul 2024
Historique:
received:
05
12
2023
accepted:
18
06
2024
medline:
14
7
2024
pubmed:
14
7
2024
entrez:
13
7
2024
Statut:
epublish
Résumé
Metastatic brain abscesses caused by Klebsiella pneumoniae are extremely rare but life-threatening conditions. To depict a unique case of the middle-aged hypertensive man with an unusual presentation of metastatic brain abscesses originating from a pleural abscess caused by Klebsiella pneumoniae and subsequently leading to loss of consciousness (LOC). A 52-year-old Iranian man with a history of hypertension presented to the emergency department with a five-day history of worsening cough, high-grade fever, shortness of breath, chest pain, fatigue, and a productive cough. Laboratory tests revealed leukocytosis, elevated C-reactive protein, and respiratory alkalosis. A chest computed tomography scan confirmed pneumonia, and a brain scan revealed multiple hypodense lesions. Despite antibiotic therapy, the patient's condition worsened, leading to confusion, disorientation, and loss of consciousness. Magnetic resonance imaging revealed multiple ring-enhancing lesions, suggesting an abscess formation. Bronchial washings and BAL samples confirmed a lower respiratory tract infection. Cultures from the bronchial washings grew Klebsiella pneumoniae. Metastatic brain abscesses caused by Klebsiella pneumoniae are exceedingly rare but life-threatening conditions. Timely diagnosis and effective antimicrobial treatment are critical for patient outcomes. This case underscores the significance of recognizing atypical presentations of bacterial infections, as early detection and appropriate management can significantly impact patient outcomes.
Sections du résumé
BACKGROUND
BACKGROUND
Metastatic brain abscesses caused by Klebsiella pneumoniae are extremely rare but life-threatening conditions. To depict a unique case of the middle-aged hypertensive man with an unusual presentation of metastatic brain abscesses originating from a pleural abscess caused by Klebsiella pneumoniae and subsequently leading to loss of consciousness (LOC).
CASE REPORT
METHODS
A 52-year-old Iranian man with a history of hypertension presented to the emergency department with a five-day history of worsening cough, high-grade fever, shortness of breath, chest pain, fatigue, and a productive cough. Laboratory tests revealed leukocytosis, elevated C-reactive protein, and respiratory alkalosis. A chest computed tomography scan confirmed pneumonia, and a brain scan revealed multiple hypodense lesions. Despite antibiotic therapy, the patient's condition worsened, leading to confusion, disorientation, and loss of consciousness. Magnetic resonance imaging revealed multiple ring-enhancing lesions, suggesting an abscess formation. Bronchial washings and BAL samples confirmed a lower respiratory tract infection. Cultures from the bronchial washings grew Klebsiella pneumoniae.
CONCLUSIONS
CONCLUSIONS
Metastatic brain abscesses caused by Klebsiella pneumoniae are exceedingly rare but life-threatening conditions. Timely diagnosis and effective antimicrobial treatment are critical for patient outcomes. This case underscores the significance of recognizing atypical presentations of bacterial infections, as early detection and appropriate management can significantly impact patient outcomes.
Identifiants
pubmed: 39003491
doi: 10.1186/s13256-024-04653-6
pii: 10.1186/s13256-024-04653-6
doi:
Substances chimiques
Anti-Bacterial Agents
0
Types de publication
Case Reports
Journal Article
Langues
eng
Sous-ensembles de citation
IM
Pagination
320Informations de copyright
© 2024. The Author(s).
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