Piriformis pyomyositis, an unusual presentation of leg pain post partum--case report and review of literature

Piriformis pyomyositis is defined as a subacute infection of skeletal muscles associated with systemic infectious symptoms. In the literature it rarely occurs postpartum. We report a case of piriformis pyomyositis involving a parturient and review the published cases available in the literature.

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Published inThe journal of maternal-fetal & neonatal medicine Vol. 25; no. 8; p. 1505
Main Authors Wong, L F A, Mullers, S, McGuinness, E, Meaney, J, O'Connell, M P, Fitzpatrick, C
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published England 01.08.2012
Subjects
Adult
Diagnosis, Differential
Female
Humans
Leg
Musculoskeletal Pain - diagnosis
Piriformis Muscle Syndrome - complications
Piriformis Muscle Syndrome - diagnosis
Postpartum Period - physiology
Pyomyositis - complications
Pyomyositis - diagnosis
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Summary:Piriformis pyomyositis is defined as a subacute infection of skeletal muscles associated with systemic infectious symptoms. In the literature it rarely occurs postpartum. We report a case of piriformis pyomyositis involving a parturient and review the published cases available in the literature.
ISSN:1476-4954
DOI:10.3109/14767058.2011.636098