Osteitis pubis in a 78 year old female.
Osteitis pubis has been reported following pelvic surgery, childbirth and in athletes. We describe a case involving an elderly woman, in which none of the predisposing factors were present. Difficulties in diagnosis, with particular reference to the elderly, are highlighted.
Catania
J
J
Department of Geriatric Medicine, Withington Hospital, Manchester, UK.
Fullerton
K J
KJ
D000208:Acute Disease; D000368:Aged; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D010000:Osteitis / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D011631:Pubic Symphysis / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D011859:Radiography