Journal of Surgery
Case Report
A Rare Case of Escherichia Coli Septic Arthritis in a Patient with Klippel-Trenaunay Syndrome
Mele AA*, Santos A, Alaws H, Kumar A, and Hatoum CA
Internal Medicine, Northeast Georgia Medical Center, Gainesville, GA
30501, United States
*Address for Correspondence
Ange Ahoussougbemey Mele, Internal Medicine, Northeast Georgia Medical
Center, Gainesville, GA 30501, United States Email: Ange.Ahoussougbemey@
nghs.com
Submission: 20 February, 2023
Accepted: 25 March, 2023
Published: 29 March, 2023
Copyright: © 2023 Mele AA, et al. Powell BS, et al. This is an open
access article distributed under the Creative Commons Attribution License,
which permits unrestricted use, distribution, and reproduction in any
medium, provided the original work is properly cited.
Abstract
Background: Septic arthritis, also known as infectious arthritis,
results from an acute invasion of the joint space by microorganisms
that release endotoxins and trigger cytokine release and neutrophil
infiltration. This invasion may happen through the hematogenous
spread, contiguous spread from another locus of infection, or
direct inoculation to a joint. Other causes include iatrogenic from
arthrocentesis or arthroscopy. Bacteria, Mycobacterium, and fungi
are the most common culprits. Patients typically present with joint
pain, swelling, and fever. The condition is associated with increased
morbidity and mortality and thus requires prompt diagnosis and
treatment.
Case Report: We reported the case of a 55-year-old female with a
past medical history of Klippel-Trenaunay Syndrome (KTS), Escherichia
Coli (E. Coli) bacteremia seven years ago, chronic deep venous
thrombosis, and type 2 diabetes mellitus who presented with chief
complaints of left knee swelling and tenderness. She had Escherichia
Coli septic arthritis. She underwent incision and drainage of the
infected joint and started on four weeks of antibiotics.
Conclusion: This case is essential as it reports a rare cause of septic
arthritis. Gram-negative bacilli account for only 10% to 15% of all cases
of septic arthritis and are a growing concern. Moreover, it discusses
a practical approach to treating this condition. Patients with KTS are
susceptible to recurrent bouts of cellulitis. However, there is no report
of increasing the risk of septic arthritis, which could have been the
predisposing factor in our patient.