DR. FARHEENA KULSUM

DR. NARENDRA PATIDAR, DR. JAYANTI SINGH, DR.ALOK SEN

Abstract

Purpose: Describing presentations and outcomes of four pyomyositis patients which is less reported in literature.

Methodology: Retrospective analysis of 4 pyomyositis patients was done. On the basis of clinical presentation and imaging findings, diagnosis was made. Incision drainage was done according to severity of presentation and microbiological profile and sensitivity of organism was recorded. Final outcome was noted.

Results: Out of 4 ,3 male adults and 1 female child, One had orbital apex syndrome, one early pyomyositis following adenexal infection. Imaging showed rim enhancement of hypodense area except in early pyomyositis. Microbiology was staphylococcus aureus in two, staphylococcus pseudoepidermis in one and one idiopathic. All of them had complete recovery.

Conclusion: Prompt suspicion, recognition and management of pyomyositis patients would help in reversing the damage and complete recovery of patients.