The ultrasonic evaluation of psoas abscess (tropical pyomyositis) in children.
Psoas abscesses in children are not rare in tropical and sub-tropical countries and are related to staphylococcus aureus infection and poor socio-economic conditions. The condition should be considered in all children with the triad of pyrexia, flank pain and hip symptoms. Ultrasound is a readily available and definitive examination. Sonography was used in a series of 45 patients. The findings are discussed and two representative cases presented.
Royston
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Department of Radiology, Groote Schuur Hospital, Rondebosch, South Africa.
Cremin
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D002648:Child; D002675:Child, Preschool; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D008297:Male; D009220:Myositis / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D016659:Psoas Abscess / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D013203:Staphylococcal Infections / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D014329:Tropical Climate; D014463:Ultrasonography