Whole pelvic osteomyelitis: unusual finding in staphylococcal sepsis.
We describe an infrequent case of combined infection of bone, articulation and lung by Staphylococcus aureus, with affectation of all pelvic bones. Studies with 99m Tc pyrophosphate were repeatedly negative, becoming positive following the appearance of radiological signs.
Mata
J M
JM
Donoso
L
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Olazabal
A
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Blanch
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Ris
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J
D000293:Adolescent; D001996:Bronchopneumonia / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000209:etiology; D011756:Diphosphates; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D010019:Osteomyelitis / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000209:etiology; D010384:Pelvic Bones / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D011877:Radionuclide Imaging; D012446:Sacroiliac Joint / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D013203:Staphylococcal Infections / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D013667:Technetium; D016698:Technetium Tc 99m Pyrophosphate; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed; D014463:Ultrasonography
D011756:Diphosphates; D016698:Technetium Tc 99m Pyrophosphate; D013667:Technetium