MR imaging findings of pyogenic bacterial myositis (pyomyositis) in patients with local muscle trauma: illustrative cases
Theodorou SJ;Theodorou DJ;Resnick D;;
emergency radiology2007Vol. 14pp. -
239
sj2007emergencymr
Abstract
Pyogenic myositis (pyomyositis) represents a bacterial infection of muscle, usually caused by Staphylococcus aureus that is endemic in tropical regions. Pyomyositis commonly affects patients who are immunocompromised or who have underlying chronic disorders. Lower extremity localization of infection …