A Case of Pyomyositis in a Healthy 11-Year Old Boy with Need of Surgical Drainage
Volume 8 | Issue 1 | January-April 2022 | Page: 47-50 | Alina Frolova, Joana Freitas, Rui Martins, Jorge Coutinho
DOI-10.13107/ijpo.2022.v08i01.134
Authors: Alina Frolova MD [1], Joana Freitas MD [1], Rui Martins MD [1], Jorge Coutinho MD [1]
[1] Department of Pediatric Orthopedics, The University Hospital Centre São João, Alameda Prof. Hernâni Monteiro, 4200-319 Porto Portugal.
Address of Correspondence
Dr. Alina Frolova,
Department of Pediatric Orthopedics, The University Hospital Centre São João, Alameda Prof. Hernâni Monteiro, 4200-319 Porto Portugal.
E-mail: alina.frolova.238@gmail.com
Abstract
Pyomyositis is an uncommon clinical entity affecting predominantly pediatric population. It presents with diffuse muscle involvement, mostly in the lower limb, with occasional abscess formation and need of drainage, coupled to an appropriate antibiotic therapy.
In this article we present a case of a previously healthy 11-year old boy with an acute onset of hip pain and fever, as well as elevation in blood leukocyte count and C-reactive protein. Magnetic resonance imaging showed a gadolinium-enhanced oedema of internal obturator, external obturator, adductors and quadratus femoris, with an intra-muscular abscess of external obturator. After two attempted percutaneous drainages the patient progressed to sepsis, with the need of open surgical drainage through transgluteal approach. Concomitantly, a deep venous thrombosis was also diagnosed.
After the appropriate drainage and a prolonged antibiotic regimen, patient’s condition improved, with full recovery and no sequelae.
Keywords: Pyomyositis, External obturator, Muscle abscess, Transgluteal approach
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How to Cite this Article: Frolova A, Freitas J, Martins R, Coutinho J | A Case of Pyomyositis in a Healthy 11-Year Old Boy with Need of Surgical Drainage | International Journal of Paediatric Orthopaedics | January-April 2022; 8(1): 47-50. |