Magnetic resonance imaging of pyomyositis.
Pyomyositis is a relatively rare entity in temperate climates. Because of its rarity and its nonspecific clinical and radiographic findings, pyomyositis may be misdiagnosed and may cause severe morbidity and mortality. We present magnetic resonance imaging findings in two cases of pyomyositis. Magnetic resonance imaging was helpful in differentiating other pathological processes from pyomyositis, outlining the extent of involvement, and localizing the fluid collection.
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Department of Radiology, University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics, Iowa City 52242.
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Montgomery
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Ehara
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D000293:Adolescent; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008279:Magnetic Resonance Imaging; D008875:Middle Aged; D009220:Myositis / Q000175:diagnosis*; D013203:Staphylococcal Infections / Q000175:diagnosis*; D013290:Streptococcal Infections / Q000175:diagnosis*