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Pyomyositis: a differential diagnosis from sarcoma.

Authors :
Reid SE Jr
Nambisan R
Karakousis CP
Source :
Journal of surgical oncology [J Surg Oncol] 1985 Jul; Vol. 29 (3), pp. 143-6.
Publication Year :
1985

Abstract

A case of pyomyositis, a deep muscle abscess, presenting as a soft tissue sarcoma is reported. Although common in the tropics, this disease is quite rare in the United States. The presentation, diagnosis, and treatment of the problem are discussed and reviewed.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
0022-4790
Volume :
29
Issue :
3
Database :
MEDLINE
Journal :
Journal of surgical oncology
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
4079393
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1002/jso.2930290302