title: Staphylococcal pyomyositis with idiopathic dermatomyositis.
abstract: We have described a patient with staphylococcal pyomyositis of the left pectoralis major muscle, complicating idiopathic dermatomyositis. Dermatomyositis and corticosteroids are possible predisposing factors. Patients with idiopathic muscle inflammation should be considered at risk for bacterial superinfection.
authors.forename: M S
authors.initials: MS
authors.lastname: Gelfand
authors.forename: R
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Holladay
authors.forename: T
authors.initials: T
authors.lastname: Bertorini
authors.forename: R F
authors.initials: RF
authors.lastname: Adams
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D003131:Combined Modality Therapy; D003882:Dermatomyositis / Q000150:complications / Q000209:etiology; D004198:Disease Susceptibility; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D009220:Myositis / Q000150:complications / Q000209:etiology*; D012785:Shoulder Joint; D013203:Staphylococcal Infections