Pyomyositis of the calf muscles mimicking distal deep venous thrombosis: a case report.

K. C. Wang*, C. M. Fang, W. J. Chen, S. S. Lee, W. E. Yang, C. H. Shih

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Abstract

Pyomyositis is a pyogenic infection of skeletal muscle. It is relatively rare in temperate climates. Unfamiliarity with the lesion may lead to a delay in diagnosis. This report describes pyomyositis of the calf muscles in a patient with chronic hepatitis whose clinical symptoms simulated those of distal deep venous thrombosis. The correct diagnosis was not made until computed tomography revealed a local abscess in the calf muscles.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)358-359
Number of pages2
JournalAmerican Journal of Orthopedics
Volume26
Issue number5
StatePublished - 05 1997
Externally publishedYes

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