Unusual bacterial infections and colorectal carcinoma--Streptococcus bovis and Clostridium septicum: report of three cases.
Several types of unusual bacterial infections have been reported in association with colorectal malignancy. In the three cases described, uncommon infections resulted in further workup and subsequent resection for occult colonic malignancy. Awareness of this association is critical for early diagnosis and management.
Wentling
Grettel K
GK
Section of Colon and Rectal Surgery, Mayo Clinic Jacksonville, Jacksonville, Florida 32224, USA.
Metzger
Philip P
PP
Dozois
Eric J
EJ
Chua
Heidi K
HK
Krishna
Murli
M
D000230:Adenocarcinoma / Q000382:microbiology*; D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D003013:Clostridium / Q000302:isolation & purification*; D003015:Clostridium Infections / Q000150:complications*; D015179:Colorectal Neoplasms / Q000382:microbiology*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D013290:Streptococcal Infections / Q000150:complications*; D016985:Streptococcus bovis / Q000302:isolation & purification*