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Niu CY, Yao BT, Tao HY, Peng XG, Zhang QH, Chen Y, Liu L. Leukopenia-a rare complication secondary to invasive liver abscess syndrome in a patient with diabetes mellitus: A case report. World J Gastrointest Surg 2024; 16:3343-3349. [DOI: 10.4240/wjgs.v16.i10.3343] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/07/2024] [Revised: 09/06/2024] [Accepted: 09/14/2024] [Indexed: 09/27/2024] Open
Abstract
BACKGROUND Thrombocytopenia is a common complication of invasive liver abscess syndrome (ILAS) by Klebsiella pneumoniae (K. pneumoniae) infection, which indicates severe infection and a poor prognosis. However, the presence of leukopenia is rare. There are rare reports on leukopenia and its clinical significance for ILAS, and there is currently no recognized treatment plan. Early and broad-spectrum antimicrobial therapy may be an effective therapy for treating ILAS and improving its prognosis.
CASE SUMMARY A 55-year-old male patient who developed fever, chills, and abdominal distension without an obvious cause presented to the hospital for treatment. Laboratory tests revealed thrombocytopenia, leukopenia, and multiple organ dysfunction. Imaging examinations revealed an abscess in the right lobe of the liver and thrombophlebitis, and K. pneumoniae was detected in the blood cultures. Since the patient was diabetic and had multi-system involvement, he was diagnosed with ILAS accompanied by leukopenia and thrombocytopenia. After antibiotic treatment and systemic supportive therapy, the symptoms disappeared, and the patient’s condition almost completely resolved.
CONCLUSION Leukopenia is a rare complication of ILAS, which serves as an indicator of adverse prognostic outcomes and the severity of infection.
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Affiliation(s)
- Chun-Yan Niu
- Department of Gastroenterology, Nanjing Lishui People’s Hospital, Zhongda Hospital Lishui Branch, Southeast University, Nanjing 211200, Jiangsu Province, China
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Nanjing Lishui People’s Hospital, Nanjing 211200, Jiangsu Province, China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Nanjing Lishui People’s Hospital, Zhongda Hospital Lishui Branch, Southeast University, Nanjing 211200, Jiangsu Province, China
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- Department of Medical Imaging, Nanjing Lishui People’s Hospital, Zhongda Hospital Lishui Branch, Southeast University, Nanjing 210009, Jiangsu Province, China
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- Department of Medical Imaging, Nanjing Lishui People’s Hospital, Zhongda Hospital Lishui Branch, Southeast University, Nanjing 210009, Jiangsu Province, China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Nanjing Lishui People’s Hospital, Zhongda Hospital Lishui Branch, Southeast University, Nanjing 211200, Jiangsu Province, China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Nanjing Lishui People’s Hospital, Zhongda Hospital Lishui Branch, Southeast University, Nanjing 211200, Jiangsu Province, China
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Zhang W, Guo X, Xu X, Deng B. Case Report: A rare case of intramedullary spinal cord abscess with brain abscess caused by Klebsiella pneumoniae underwent surgical intervention. Front Surg 2024; 11:1338719. [PMID: 38476758 PMCID: PMC10927835 DOI: 10.3389/fsurg.2024.1338719] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/15/2023] [Accepted: 01/08/2024] [Indexed: 03/14/2024] Open
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Background Intramedullary Spinal Cord Abscess (ISCA) is an uncommon infectious disease of the central nervous system. Since its first report in 1830, there have been very few documented cases associated with it. Here, we present a case of ISCA with cerebral abscess caused by Klebsiella pneumoniae. Case presentation A 55-year-old male patient presented with head and neck pain, fever, and left limb weakness for 5 days. The diagnosis of ISCA with brain abscess caused by Klebsiella pneumoniae was confirmed through sputum culture, cerebrospinal fluid gene test, pus culture, and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) as well as computerized tomography (CT) scan. The patient had a history of pulmonary tuberculosis and old tuberculous foci were observed in the lung. Initially considering tuberculosis as the cause due to unclear etiology at that time, anti-tuberculosis treatment was administered. However, due to rapid deterioration in the patient's condition and severe neurological dysfunction within a short period of time after admission, surgical intervention including incision and drainage for intramedullary abscess along with removal of brain abscess was performed. Subsequent postoperative follow-up showed improvement in both symptoms and imaging findings. Conclusion Early diagnosis of central nervous system (CNS) abscess coupled with prompt surgical intervention and administration of appropriate antibiotics are crucial factors in preventing disease progression and reducing mortality rates.
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- Wenjuan Zhang
- Graduate School of Zunyi, Zunyi Medical University, Zunyi, Guizhou Province, China
- Department of Neurosurgery, Chengdu Second People’s Hospital, Chengdu, Sichuan Province, China
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- Graduate School of Zunyi, Zunyi Medical University, Zunyi, Guizhou Province, China
- Department of Neurosurgery, Chengdu Second People’s Hospital, Chengdu, Sichuan Province, China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Chengdu Second People’s Hospital, Chengdu, Sichuan Province, China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Chengdu Second People’s Hospital, Chengdu, Sichuan Province, China
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Jin Q, Zhang X, Yang H, Zhao B, Wang Y. Blindness in Right Eyes after Enema: A Case of Klebsiella pneumoniae-Related Invasive Liver Abscess Syndrome with Endophthalmitis-Caused Blindness as the First Symptom. Case Rep Med 2024; 2024:5573160. [PMID: 38380356 PMCID: PMC10878757 DOI: 10.1155/2024/5573160] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/14/2023] [Revised: 12/28/2023] [Accepted: 01/31/2024] [Indexed: 02/22/2024] Open
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We report a case of Klebsiella pneumoniae invasive liver abscess syndrome (KPILAS) with endophthalmitis-caused blindness as the first symptom after enema. The patient had diabetes, and his blood glucose was poorly controlled. She developed hematuria after four enemas for cosmetic purposes and later became blind. The eye discharge was cultured, which revealed a Klebsiella pneumoniae infection. B ultrasound did not show liver lesions, but computed tomography exhibited abscesses in the right lobe of the liver. Magnetic resonance imaging of the head indicated abscesses. These confirmed the diagnosis of invasive liver abscess syndrome. The patient was given ophthalmic and systemic anti-infection treatments, and her condition was effectively controlled. Unfortunately, the diseased eye still needed to be removed. This case underlines the necessity of avoiding unnecessary risky procedures (such as enemas) in vulnerable populations, the importance of early detection of invasive liver abscess syndrome, and the advantage of computed tomography in detecting liver abscesses.
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- Qi Jin
- Department of Infectious Diseases, Second Hospital of Tianjin Medical University, Tianjin 300211, China
- Respiratory Department, Tianjin Medical University General Hospital, Tianjin 300052, China
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- Department of Infectious Diseases, Second Hospital of Tianjin Medical University, Tianjin 300211, China
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- Department of Infectious Diseases, Second Hospital of Tianjin Medical University, Tianjin 300211, China
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- Department of Infectious Diseases, Second Hospital of Tianjin Medical University, Tianjin 300211, China
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- Respiratory Department, Tianjin Medical University General Hospital, Tianjin 300052, China
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Luo Y, Hu W, Wu L, Duan S, Zhong X. Klebsiella pneumoniae invasive syndrome with liver, lung, and brain abscesses complicated with pulmonary fungal infection: a case report and review of the literature. Int J Emerg Med 2023; 16:92. [PMID: 38129781 PMCID: PMC10734080 DOI: 10.1186/s12245-023-00574-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/25/2023] [Accepted: 12/14/2023] [Indexed: 12/23/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Klebsiella pneumoniae invasion syndrome (KPIS) is a severe multi-site infection that is usually caused by hypervirulent Klebsiella pneumoniae. The bacteria are relatively common in Asian diabetics and can cause organ abscesses or sepsis. When patients develop intracranial infection, the prognosis is poor. After anti-infective treatment, the Klebsiella pneumoniae-induced liver and lung abscesses and pulmonary fungal infection were relieved, but the brain abscesses worsened. Such complex and severe infection cases are rarely reported. Early identification of intracranial infection, selection of antibiotics with high concentrations in cerebrospinal fluid, and active treatment of complications such as diabetes and fungal infection are of great significance for the prognosis of patients. CASE PRESENTATION A 71-year-old patient diagnosed with liver abscess in another hospital was transferred to our hospital due to a worsening condition. On day 1 (day of admission), the patient was given invasive mechanical ventilation, continuous renal replacement therapy combined with endotoxin adsorption, antimicrobial treatment with imipenem-cilastatin, and percutaneous catheter drainage for liver abscess. Metagenomic next-generation sequencing in bronchoalveolar lavage fluid indicated Klebsiella pneumoniae (K. pneumoniae), Candida albicans, and Aspergillus flavus complex, and no viruses were detected. Blood and pus cultures revealed K. pneumoniae that was sensitive to piperacillin/tazobactam. The anti-infection therapy was adjusted to piperacillin/tazobactam combined with voriconazole. On day 14, a head computed tomography (CT) scan showed no significant changes, and a chest CT scan showed absorption of multiple abscesses in both lungs. The patient was still unconscious. After the endotracheal tube was removed, cranial magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) showed multiple brain abscesses. Finally, his family gave up, and the patient was discharged and died in a local hospital. CONCLUSION In cases of K. pneumoniae infection, the possibility of intracranial, liver, lung, or other site infections should be considered, and physicians should be vigilant for the occurrence of KPIS. For patients suspected of developing an intracranial infection, cerebrospinal fluid should be tested and cultured as soon as possible, a head MRI should be performed, and antibiotics with high distribution in cerebrospinal fluid should be used early. When patients are complicated with diabetes, in addition to glycemic control, vigilance for concurrent fungal infections is also needed.
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- Yunhao Luo
- Department of Critical Care Medicine, Chengdu First People's Hospital, Chengdu, China
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- Department of Critical Care Medicine, Chengdu Seventh People's Hospital, Chengdu, China
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- Department of Critical Care Medicine, Chengdu First People's Hospital, Chengdu, China
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- Department of Critical Care Medicine, Chengdu First People's Hospital, Chengdu, China
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- Department of Critical Care Medicine, Chengdu First People's Hospital, Chengdu, China.
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Feng C, Di J, Jiang S, Li X, Hua F. Machine learning models for prediction of invasion Klebsiella pneumoniae liver abscess syndrome in diabetes mellitus: a singled centered retrospective study. BMC Infect Dis 2023; 23:284. [PMID: 37142976 PMCID: PMC10157913 DOI: 10.1186/s12879-023-08235-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/10/2022] [Accepted: 04/09/2023] [Indexed: 05/06/2023] Open
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OBJECTIVE This study aimed to develop and validate a machine learning algorithm-based model for predicting invasive Klebsiella pneumoniae liver abscess syndrome(IKPLAS) in diabetes mellitus and compare the performance of different models. METHODS The clinical signs and data on the admission of 213 diabetic patients with Klebsiella pneumoniae liver abscesses were collected as variables. The optimal feature variables were screened out, and then Artificial Neural Network, Support Vector Machine, Logistic Regression, Random Forest, K-Nearest Neighbor, Decision Tree, and XGBoost models were established. Finally, the model's prediction performance was evaluated by the ROC curve, sensitivity (recall), specificity, accuracy, precision, F1-score, Average Precision, calibration curve, and DCA curve. RESULTS Four features of hemoglobin, platelet, D-dimer, and SOFA score were screened by the recursive elimination method, and seven prediction models were established based on these variables. The AUC (0.969), F1-Score(0.737), Sensitivity(0.875) and AP(0.890) of the SVM model were the highest among the seven models. The KNN model showed the highest specificity (1.000). Except that the XGB and DT models over-estimates the occurrence of IKPLAS risk, the other models' calibration curves are a good fit with the actual observed results. Decision Curve Analysis showed that when the risk threshold was between 0.4 and 0.8, the net rate of intervention of the SVM model was significantly higher than that of other models. In the feature importance ranking, the SOFA score impacted the model significantly. CONCLUSION An effective prediction model of invasion Klebsiella pneumoniae liver abscess syndrome in diabetes mellitus could be established by a machine learning algorithm, which had potential application value.
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- Chengyi Feng
- Department of Infection Control, The Third Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University, Changzhou, 213003, China
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- Department of Infection Control, The Third Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University, Changzhou, 213003, China
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- Department of Infection Control, The Third Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University, Changzhou, 213003, China
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- Department of Infection Control, The Third Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University, Changzhou, 213003, China
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- Department of Infection Control, The Third Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University, Changzhou, 213003, China.
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