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 language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 358-359 |
Number of pages | 2 |
Journal | American Journal of Orthopedics |
Volume | 26 |
Issue number | 5 |
State | Published - 05 1997 |
Externally published | Yes |