Concurrent Atlantoaxial Septic Arthritis and Septic Thrombosis of the Ophthalmic Vein due to Staphylococcus aureus: A Case Report and Review of the Literature. (6th December 2018)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Hajar, Zeina; Fotedar, Neel; Jump, Robin L P
• Is Part Of: Open forum infectious diseases. Volume 6:Number 1(2019)
• Publication Date: 2018-12-06
• Subjects: atlanto-axial joint -- diplopia -- ophthalmic vein septic thrombosis -- septic arthritis -- Staphylococcus aureus bacteremia; Communicable diseases -- Periodicals; Medical microbiology -- Periodicals; Infection -- Periodicals; 616.9
• DOI: 10.1093/ofid/ofy328
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 2328-8957

Abstract

Abstract: Atlantoaxial joint septic arthritis and superior ophthalmic vein thrombosis are uncommon manifestations of Staphylococcus aureus infection. A 68-year-old man presented with acute-onset neck pain and diplopia. Imaging studies revealed atlantoaxial septic arthritis and right superior ophthalmic vein thrombosis. Blood cultures grew methicillin-susceptible S. aureus . We review the literature describing these 2 uncommon manifestations of a common pathogen.