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Computed tomography showed L4 vertebral body collapse and abnormal soft tissue-like density swelling with increased uptake on\n                      <jats:sup>18<\/jats:sup>\n                      F-fluoro-D-glucose (FDG) positron emission tomography (PET)\/CT.\n                      <jats:italic toggle=\"yes\">Listeria monocytogenes<\/jats:italic>\n                      was identified from ultrasound-guided fine-needle aspiration. Ultrasound-guided drainage of the retroperitoneal abscess and intravenous antibiotic therapy with ampicillin and gentamicin resulted in the rapid relief of symptoms.\n                    <\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Conclusion:<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>\n                      Spondylodiscitis after EVAR requires a timely diagnosis. Uncommon organisms such as\n                      <jats:italic toggle=\"yes\">L. monocytogenes<\/jats:italic>\n                      must be suspected, even in focal infections without signs of listeriosis. 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