THE ULTRASONIC EVALUATION OF PSOAS ABSCESS (TROPICAL PYOMYOSITIS) IN CHILDREN

Authors
ROYSTON DD CREMIN BJ
Citation
Dd. Royston et Bj. Cremin, THE ULTRASONIC EVALUATION OF PSOAS ABSCESS (TROPICAL PYOMYOSITIS) IN CHILDREN, Pediatric radiology, 24(7), 1994, pp. 481-483
Citations number
19
Categorie Soggetti
Radiology,Nuclear Medicine & Medical Imaging",Pediatrics
Journal title
Pediatric radiology → ACNP
ISSN journal
03010449
Volume
24
Issue
7
Year of publication
1994
Pages
481 - 483
Database
ISI
SICI code
0301-0449(1994)24:7<481:TUEOPA>2.0.ZU;2-6
Abstract
Psoas abscesses in children are not rare in tropical and sub-tropical countries and are related to staphylococcus aureus infection and poor socio-economic conditions. The condition should be considered in all c hildren with the triad of pyrexia, flank pain and hip symptoms. Ultras ound is a readily available and definitive examination. Sonography was used in a series of 45 patients. The findings are discussed and two r epresentative cases presented.