Abstract |
Pyomyositis is a subacute infection of skeletal muscles. It can be life-threatening if diagnosis and treatment are delayed. Only 5 cases of isolated piriformis pyomyositis have been reported. We report signs and symptoms of piriformis pyomyositis in 3 women who were treated mainly with antibiotics. Computed tomography is useful in making the diagnosis. Early diagnosis and treatment may avoid surgical treatment and reduce mortality.
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Authors | C H Wong, S H Choi, K Y Wong |
Journal | Journal of orthopaedic surgery (Hong Kong)
(J Orthop Surg (Hong Kong))
Vol. 16
Issue 3
Pg. 389-91
(Dec 2008)
ISSN: 1022-5536 [Print] England |
PMID | 19126914
(Publication Type: Case Reports, Journal Article)
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Topics |
- Aged
- Buttocks
- Female
- Humans
- Middle Aged
- Pyomyositis
(complications, diagnosis, therapy)
- Tomography, X-Ray Computed
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