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Invasive pyogenic spondylitis with retropharyngeal and hepatic abscesses caused by hypermucoviscous klebsiella pneumoniae: A radiologic case report

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: Hypermucoviscous Klebsiella pneumoniae (HmKP) is an emerging pathogen with strong invasive potential, particularly in immunocompromised patients. We present the case of an 84-year-old man with type 2 diabetes mellitus who developed systemic infection including liver abscess, retropharyngeal abscess, and cervical pyogenic spondylitis caused by HmKP. Despite clinical improvement with appropriate antibiotics, follow-up MRI demonstrated vertebral collapse. This case highlights the necessity of radiological follow-up in patients with HmKP infections.

Source: Radiology Case Reports

DOI: 10.1016/j.radcr.2025.08.085

Authors: Ikki Nokita, Yukihito Nakamura, Shuntaro Matsuda

Institution: Miyazaki Prefectural NOBEOKA Hospital

Language: English

Topic: Infectious Diseases and Tuberculosis

Subfield: Surgery

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $600