[Limp with fever in adolescent: about 2 cases of pyomyositis].
The authors report on 2 cases of limp with fever in adolescents, which developed after vigorous physical activity and were due to pyomyositis. Clinical, biological and radiological findings of the disorder are reviewed. Treatment is discussed. Early diagnosis and treatment are crucial for good prognosis.
Service de pédiatrie et de pneumologie de l'enfant, cliniques universitaires UCL de Mont-Godinne, avenue G.-Therasse, 5530 Yvoir, Belgium. Eddy.Bodart@pedi.ucl.ac.be
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D000284:Administration, Oral; D000293:Adolescent; D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000627:therapeutic use; D002648:Child; D005334:Fever / Q000209:etiology; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D005684:Gait; D006801:Humans; D007275:Injections, Intravenous; D008279:Magnetic Resonance Imaging; D008297:Male; D052880:Pyomyositis / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000188:drug therapy; D013997:Time Factors; D016896:Treatment Outcome; D014463:Ultrasonography
D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents