Mycobacterium Xenopi Found Incidentally on MRI of the Cervical Spine

Abstract

The authors present a case of a 44 year old healthy pregnant (with twins) female diagnosed with Mycobacterium xenopi in her lung. A mass was incidentally noted in the right upper apex on an MRI ordered to evaluate a subluxation seen in her cervical spine appreciated on plain radiography. Mycobacterium xenopi is uncommon, especially in immunocompetent patients. The patient did have a fractured ankle while pregnant. This case highlights importance of recognition of findings included in the field of view of an exam, even if not directly related to the study region of interest; in this case a cervical spine MRI with a positive finding within the lung apex.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jan 01, 2010
Accession Number
ADA528501

Entities

People

  • Chris Walker
  • Les Roger Folio

Organizations

  • Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Biomedical

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Diseases And Disorders
  • Drug Therapy
  • Fasciitis
  • Fibrosis
  • Health
  • Health Services
  • Hospitals
  • Hot Water
  • Military Medicine
  • Neoplasms
  • Peripheral Nervous System
  • Radiology
  • Risk Factors
  • Spine
  • Therapy
  • Tissues
  • X-Ray Computed Tomography

Fields of Study

  • Medicine

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  • Neurotrauma and Rehabilitation Medicine.
  • Women's Health and Cancer Risk Research: African American Women and Pregnancy Outcomes.