Spondylodiscitis due to Prevotella associated with ovarian mass--a rare case report and review of literature

World Neurosurg. 2010 Feb;73(2):119-22. doi: 10.1016/j.surneu.2009.07.003. Epub 2009 Oct 9.

Abstract

Background: Spondylodiscitis is commonly caused by aerobic bacteria. Of all the spinal infections, anaerobic organisms account for less than 3% and are usually seen in postoperative patients.

Case description: We report a rare case of spontaneous onset of spondylodiscitis caused by anaerobe Prevotella that led to the diagnosis of serous cystadenofibroma of the ovaries.

Conclusion: The finding of Prevotella species in musculoskeletal infection should prompt investigation of the genitourinary system.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Aged
  • Bacteroidaceae Infections / diagnosis*
  • Bacteroidaceae Infections / etiology
  • Bacteroidaceae Infections / therapy
  • Cystadenoma, Serous / complications*
  • Cystadenoma, Serous / microbiology
  • Cystadenoma, Serous / therapy
  • Discitis / diagnosis*
  • Discitis / etiology*
  • Discitis / therapy
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Ovarian Neoplasms / complications*
  • Ovarian Neoplasms / microbiology
  • Ovarian Neoplasms / therapy
  • Prevotella*