title: Spontaneous emphysematous osteomyelitis of spine detected by computed tomography: Report of two cases.
abstract: We hereby report two cases of spontaneous emphysematous osteomyelitis of spine caused by gas forming organisms in diabetic patients, which were diagnosed using computed tomography (CT) and magnetic resonance imaging with one case managed successfully. These cases highlight the role of CT in diagnosis of gas forming spinal infections, especially in diabetic patients. Early and aggressive management is required in those cases to avoid mortality.
authors.affiliation: Department of Radiodiagnosis and Imaging, Saveetha Medical College and Hospital, Thandalam, Kancheepuram, Tamil Nadu, India.
authors.forename: Senthil Kumar
authors.initials: SK
authors.lastname: Aiyappan
authors.affiliation: Department of Radiodiagnosis and Imaging, Saveetha Medical College and Hospital, Thandalam, Kancheepuram, Tamil Nadu, India.
authors.forename: Upasana
authors.initials: U
authors.lastname: Ranga
authors.affiliation: Department of Radiodiagnosis and Imaging, Saveetha Medical College and Hospital, Thandalam, Kancheepuram, Tamil Nadu, India.
authors.forename: Saveetha
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Veeraiyan
keywords: Computed tomography; diabetes; emphysematous osteomyelitis