Piriformis pyomyositis: a report of three cases.
Pyomyositis is a subacute infection of skeletal muscles. It can be life-threatening if diagnosis and treatment are delayed. Only 5 cases of isolated piriformis pyomyositis have been reported. We report signs and symptoms of piriformis pyomyositis in 3 women who were treated mainly with antibiotics. Computed tomography is useful in making the diagnosis. Early diagnosis and treatment may avoid surgical treatment and reduce mortality.
Wong
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Department of Orthopaedics and Traumatology, Princess Margaret Hospital, Lai Chi Kok, Hong Kong. nelsonwchi@yahoo.com.hk
Choi
S H
SH
Wong
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KY
D000368:Aged; D002081:Buttocks; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008875:Middle Aged; D052880:Pyomyositis / Q000150:complications* / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000628:therapy; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed