title: Multilocalized pyomyositis in a previously healthy subject.
abstract: A case of pyomyositis is presented. This case is unique in the literature as at least 29 abscesses were detected, affecting the vast majority of big muscle groups. We outline the origin of this disease entity which selectively affects striated muscles. We also discuss its natural history and management strategy.
authors.affiliation: 1st Department of Internal Medicine, University of Athens, School of Medicine, Greece.
authors.forename: S
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Tassiopoulos
authors.forename: K
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Konstantopoulos
authors.forename: K
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Korovesis
authors.forename: J
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Meletis
authors.forename: A
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Andreopoulos
authors.forename: K
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Chatzikonstantinou
authors.forename: A
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Aessopos
mesh_terms: D000368:Aged; D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents; D003131:Combined Modality Therapy; D004359:Drug Therapy, Combination / Q000627:therapeutic use; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D017285:Polymyositis / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000628:therapy*; D013203:Staphylococcal Infections / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000628:therapy*; D013211:Staphylococcus aureus / Q000302:isolation & purification; D013396:Suction; D016896:Treatment Outcome
chemical_list: D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents