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Highlights • Our patient clinically presented with stage 2 pyomyositis.• In immunocompromised patients, detection of early stage pyomyositis is challenging.• Most patients present at stage 2 or 3, which can… Click to show full abstract
Highlights • Our patient clinically presented with stage 2 pyomyositis.• In immunocompromised patients, detection of early stage pyomyositis is challenging.• Most patients present at stage 2 or 3, which can increase risk of complications.• CT scan an acceptable radiological modality to detect presence of pyomyositis.• Surgical intervention, broad-spectrum antibiotics suggested for stage 2 pyomyositis.
Keywords:
major muscle;
pyomyositis;
case;
stage pyomyositis;
muscle abscess;
pectoralis major
Journal Title: International Journal of Surgery Case Reports
Year Published: 2020
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Journal Title: International Journal of Surgery Case Reports
Year Published: 2020
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