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Pyomyositis of the piriformis muscle presenting with sciatica in a teenage rugby player

Year: 2012

Type: article

Abstract: The authors report a rare case of piriformis pyomyositis, in a teenage rugby player, who was initially feverish and presented to us with low back pain, sciatica and inability to mobilise due to pain. Subsequent imaging investigations (MRI scan) revealed abscess formation in the piriformis muscle with compression effect on the ipsilateral sciatic nerve. A course of intravenous antibiotic therapy followed by oral antibiotics fully resolved his symptoms and returned inflammatory markers back to normal.

Source: BMJ Case Reports

DOI: 10.1136/bcr.12.2011.5392

Authors: Dia Eldean Giebaly, Sam Horriat, Aabha Sinha, Singu Mangaleshkar

Institutions: NHS Ayrshire and Arran, Dudley Group NHS Foundation Trust

Language: English

Topic: Streptococcal Infections and Treatments

Subfield: Infectious Diseases

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: bronze

OpenAlex ID: W2016165672