[Methi-resistant Staphylococcus aureus myositis].
BACKGROUND
Pyomyositis are relatively rare in our countries.


METHODS
A 73-year-old-man presented with leg pains and septicemia. Diagnosis of pyomyositis was made and a large incision was performed after which the patient had a progressive improvement.


CONCLUSIONS
Diagnosis of pyomyositis may be difficult in early stages. Diagnosis is greatly facilitated by magnetic resonance imaging. Responsibility of Staphylococcus aureus in cases of pyomyositis due to methi-resistant Staphylococcus aureus may be evocated even if patients was not hospitalized.
Milochau
P
P
Service de Dermatologie, Hôpital Laennec, CHIC de Cornouaille, Quimper.
Talarmin
B
B
Le Ru
Y
Y
Allard
G
G
Plantin
P
P
D000368:Aged; D003646:Debridement; D006801:Humans; D007866:Leg; D008279:Magnetic Resonance Imaging; D008297:Male; D016106:Methicillin Resistance; D009220:Myositis / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology* / Q000628:therapy; D013203:Staphylococcal Infections / Q000150:complications* / Q000188:drug therapy; D013211:Staphylococcus aureus / Q000187:drug effects