Emphysematous esophagitis associated with Sarcina organisms in a patient receiving anti‐inflammatory therapy (original) (raw)

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ABSTRACT We report, for the first time, a case of esophageal pneumatosis in association with Sarcina organisms. Sarcina are Gram positive anaerobic cocci with a distinctive morphology consisting of packets of 4 to 8 organisms, resulting in a characteristic “tetrad” appearance which permits identification in tissues on routine section. Sarcina spp. were originally described more than 150 years ago by Goodsir, and postulated to be associated with frothy vomiting and indigestion in humans. It has been identified in air and soil, and has been isolated in feces from healthy humans.This article is protected by copyright. All rights reserved.

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