2003
DOI: 10.1007/s00330-002-1585-x
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Ultrasound and MRI features of pyomyositis in children

Abstract: Pyomyositis (PM) is an infectious disease of the skeletal muscle with a wide range of symptoms such as pain, fever or swelling, and is predominantly found in the tropics. In recent years PM has increasingly been diagnosed in Europe and in the U.S. Our objective is to describe the ultrasound and MRI features of PM in children. A retrospective analysis of 12 children with PM (2 girls and 10 boys; age range 1-13 years) admitted to our hospital between 1998 and 2002 was carried out. All children had a US exam and … Show more

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“…It allows visualization in several planes and can reveal diffuse inflammation in early stages of the infection [7]. Trusen et al recommended that MRI should be the imaging method of choice for the pelvis whenever possible [17]. Similar to our case, the diagnosis of all reported cases of OI and OE pyomyositis was confirmed using CT and/or MRI.…”
Section: Discussionsupporting
confidence: 73%
“…It allows visualization in several planes and can reveal diffuse inflammation in early stages of the infection [7]. Trusen et al recommended that MRI should be the imaging method of choice for the pelvis whenever possible [17]. Similar to our case, the diagnosis of all reported cases of OI and OE pyomyositis was confirmed using CT and/or MRI.…”
Section: Discussionsupporting
confidence: 73%
“…[3437] It is also useful to define the extent of osseous and extraosseous lesions. [38] Trusen et al [39] recommend that MRI should be the imaging method of choice for the pelvis whenever possible.…”
Section: Discussion and Review Of Literaturementioning
confidence: 99%
“…Blood cultures are positive only in a minority of patients. MRI with gadolinium contrast is the preferred diagnostic test, if available, showing low signal intensity on T1 weighted images and high signal intensity with diffuse borders and contrast enhancement of T2 weighted images [9]. It is often difficult to diagnose without MRI given the vague and subacute presentation.…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 99%