The Importance of Imaging in the Diagnosis of Rectus Femoris Pyomyositis in a 35Day-Old-Infant
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Case Report
VOLUME: 1 ISSUE: 3
P: 105 - 109
2020

The Importance of Imaging in the Diagnosis of Rectus Femoris Pyomyositis in a 35Day-Old-Infant

Forbes J Med 2020;1(3):105-109
1. Department Of Pediatr, Istinye University, Istanbul, Turkey
2. Erdem Hospital, Istanbul, Turkey
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Received Date: 2020-10-11T22:17:58
Accepted Date: 2020-12-30T14:58:08
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Abstract

Pyomyositis affecting the muscles around the hip may present with characteristics similar to those bof septic arthritis, which are challenging to diagnose due to their rare and vague presentation. Herein, we present a 35-day-old –male nfant with fever, restriction of hip and right limp movement and magnetic resonance imaging finding indicating rectus femoris pyomyositis.

Keywords:
pyomyositis, rectus femoris muscle, septic arthritis