title: Pyogenic sacroiliitis.
abstract: This report describes two cases of pyogenic sacroiliitis with remarkably similar histories. The initial diagnosis is often overlooked because of its rarity and poorly localized signs and symptoms. Clinical and radiological findings, as well as treatment measures, are discussed. Familiarity with this type of septic arthritis is essential if prompt and appropriate therapy is to be rendered.
authors.affiliation: Emergency Medicine Residency Program, Butterworth Hospital, Grand Rapids, MI.
authors.forename: S A
authors.initials: SA
authors.lastname: Carlson
authors.forename: J S
authors.initials: JS
authors.lastname: Jones
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D001170:Arthritis, Infectious / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy; D015984:Causality; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D008297:Male; D012446:Sacroiliac Joint / Q000293:injuries; D013203:Staphylococcal Infections / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy; D013492:Suppuration; D014947:Wounds and Injuries / Q000150:complications
chemical_list: D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents