A rare cause of diabetic ketoacidosis: Spinal epidural abscess: Differential diagnosis Nadir bir diyabetik ketoasidoz nedeni: Spinal epidural abse
Turkiye Klinikleri Journal of Medical Sciences, cilt.27, sa.5, ss.805-806, 2007 (Scopus)
- Yayın Türü: Makale / Tam Makale
- Cilt numarası: 27 Sayı: 5
- Basım Tarihi: 2007
- Dergi Adı: Turkiye Klinikleri Journal of Medical Sciences
- Derginin Tarandığı İndeksler: Scopus
- Sayfa Sayıları: ss.805-806
- Anahtar Kelimeler: Diabetic ketoacidosis, Epidural abscess
- Sağlık Bilimleri Üniversitesi Adresli: Evet
Özet
In diabetic patients, infection is the most common cause of diabetic ketoacidosis. Usually, the origin of the infection is determined easily; but, atypical infections may be seen rarely and clinical signs and symptoms may be silent. In this report, we present a case of diabetic ketoacidosis who was admitted to the hospital with the complaints of nausea, vomiting and abdominal pain. After the further investigations, we determined spinal epidural abscess to be the triggering factor. The patient recovered completely after the abscess' drainage and appropriate antibiotic therapy. In diabetic patients, it is important to consider that the infections may have an obscure progress and it is essential to establish the diagnosis and determine the treatment immediately. Copyright © 2007 by Türkiye Klinikleri.