Osteomyelitis in tropical pyomyositis: A case report

Fusch, C.; Huenges, R.; Müller‐Schauenburg, W.

doi:10.1007/bf02024329

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“…There are varying reports in the literature where osteomyelitis had evolved as a complication of pyomyositis. [1415] The underlying causes for such an association might include a delay in treatment, immunosuppression and atypical organisms causing the disease. In our patient, X-rays obtained around 3 weeks after the onset of symptoms failed to show any features of osteomyelitis, although soft tissue changes suggestive of pyomyositis were present.…”

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A 12-year-old child with trichinellosis, pyomyositis and secondary osteomyelitis

Sudesh

Goni

Patel

et al. 2012

J Global Infect Dis

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Trichinellosis is a parasitic infestation affecting the skeletal muscles. Cases of trichinellosis in humans have been reported from most regions of the world. However, a review of literature revealed only two reported cases of human trichinellosis in India. Further, a diagnosis of superimposed pyomyositis in trichinellosis with secondary osteomyelitis has not been reported to our knowledge. This article reports this rare case presentation in a 12-year-old child. Timely intervention helped prevent long-term morbidity in our patient. In our case report, we also discuss in detail the pathogenesis of such a condition and discuss the role of imaging modalities and an early magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) to diagnose the condition and start an early treatment.

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