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Osteomyelitis and pyogenic sacroiliitis: A difficult diagnosis
Author(s) -
Ford LS,
Ellis AM,
Allen HW,
Campbell DE
Publication year - 2004
Publication title -
journal of paediatrics and child health
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.631
H-Index - 76
eISSN - 1440-1754
pISSN - 1034-4810
DOI - 10.1111/j.1440-1754.2004.00372.x
Subject(s) - medicine , sacroiliitis , osteomyelitis , physical examination , septic arthritis , sacroiliac joint , girl , surgery , arthritis , ankylosing spondylitis , psychology , developmental psychology
Pyogenic sacroiliitis is an uncommon infection often diagnosed late because of poor localization of symptoms and inadequate physical examination. We describe a 12‐year‐old girl whose osteomyelitis and pyogenic sacroiliitis was initially misdiagnosed and discuss examination, investigation and management of the condition. This case highlights the importance of thorough physical examination and the consideration of septic arthritis in an unusual joint.