Obturator Internus Pyomyositis in A Child: A Case Report
- Author:
XL Chong, M Ashik, Arjandas M
- Publication Type:Case Reports
- Keywords:
Obturator internus pyomyositis;
septic arthritis
- MeSH:
Pyomyositis
- From:Malaysian Orthopaedic Journal
2014;8(1):69-71
- CountryMalaysia
- Language:English
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Abstract:
Obturator internus pyomyositis is a rare disease that is more
commonly found in tropical countries. Due to its infrequent
occurrence, it is a differential of hip pain that has not been
sufficiently considered, which often results in delayed
diagnosis. We present a case report of a 4 year old boy with
pyomyositis of obturator internus as well as externus. He
was treated successfully with intravenous antibiotics. A
comparison is made with other case reviews to identify
symptoms and signs that could help in diagnosing the
condition early and accurately so as to initiate intravenous
antibiotics, the mainstay treatment in a timely fashion,
eventually avoiding surgical drainage of the sequelae when it
becomes an abscess.
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