contiguous spread

contiguous spread

spread of infection along tissue planes or into the local blood or lymphatic system
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1) Lymphomas of the testis usually present as a unilateral testicular mass of variable size and can show contiguous spread to rete testis, epididymis, spermatic cord and rarely to tunica albuginea.
Primary testicular lymphoma with solitary cutaneous nodule as the initial presentation
The most common visual field disturbance is bitemporal hemianopsia, and contiguous spread of the tumor to the adjacent cavernous sinus most commonly produces cranial nerve III and IV dysfunction (1).
Carcinoid tumor of the lung metastatic to a previously identified pituitary adenoma
Contiguous spread of the infection may lead to ureteral and bladder involvement.
Widespread tuberculosis including renal involvement
The virus may reach the lower respiratory tract through contiguous spread, aspiration from the oropharynx or haematogenous spread in the presence of viraemia.
An interesting case of HSV pneumonia and PCP co-infection in a patient with AIDS: a diagnostic and management challenge
Extrapulmonary tuberculous disease occurs as the result of contiguous spread of tubercle organisms to adjoining structures such as pleura or pericardium, or by lymphohaematogenous spread during primary or chronic infection.
Tuberculous pericarditis and HIV infection in Africa
Mechanisms of acquiring infection include 1) hematogenous spread, 2) contiguous spread from an adjacent focus of infection, and 3) direct seeding (penetrating trauma, postsurgery, etc.
Radiological case of the month: Marcin B. Turecki, MD, Sean R. Amoli, MD, and Kerri L. Dias, MD
This is probably how AHBs became established in Florida, unconnected to the more contiguous spread in the Southwest.
Africanized honey bees: a concern, not a Hollywood villain
The presumed pathogenesis of cryptococcal osteomyelitis is via hematogenous spread from the pulmonary focus or the lymph node, but direct inoculation through the skin and contiguous spread are also possible.
Cryptococcal osteomyelitis of the humeral head initially diagnosed as avascular necrosis
Even without anal sex, women can sometimes become infected in the anus via contiguous spread from the vagina.
Gonorrhea; Overview
Hematogenous spread is the most common route of entry, but it can also be caused by direct inoculation trauma, surgery, and contiguous spread of adjacent tissue infection.
Sequelae of undiagnosed cervical vertebral osteomyelitis in intravenous drug abusers
The contiguous spread of habitat provided by the bank and preserve has shown a steady increase in GGS population, and Wildlands' biology and land stewardship teams are confident that Phase II will continue this trend.
Wildlands Announces Bank Expansion in Sutter County, California
1,2] which may arise through contiguous spread from adjacent structures or by the hematogenous route from a distant site.
Multiple muscle abscesses in a uremic patient

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