![](/images/graphics-bg.png)
Pediatric Pyomyositis: A Rare but Important Complication of Varicella
Joint Authors
Raposo, Frederico
Vital, Luísa
Vieira, Luís
Nunes, Bernardo
Veludo, Vitorino
Pinho, André
Source
Issue
Vol. 2020, Issue 2020 (31 Dec. 2020), pp.1-4, 4 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2020-02-26
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
4
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Varicella is a common viral infection in children and most of them recover without sequelae, but serious complications can follow this infection and 6% have been reported to be musculoskeletal.
A previously healthy 3-year-old Caucasian male presented with odynophagia, anorexy, fever, refusal to bear weight, and vesicular exanthema.
Varicella was diagnosed, but he sustained fever around 39°C and local tenderness on the proximal lateral portion of the right leg maintaining an antalgic position.
Ultrasonography and plain radiography were performed, but the magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) was performed due to the clinically worsening diagnosed pyomyositis.
He was subjected to surgical debridement, and we started intravenous antibiotherapy.
Streptococcus pyogenes grew in the microbiologic culture.
At a 6-month follow-up, the boy did not suffer from any sequelae.
The regular course of varicella is benign; however, it can occasionally develop into a more serious illness.
The initial presentation of pyomyositis is often subacute, and the first symptoms may be vague.
The awareness of musculoskeletal complications is imperative, and the combination of varicella’s exanthema and fever followed by some limb complaint should lead to an alert attitude.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Vital, Luísa& Vieira, Luís& Nunes, Bernardo& Raposo, Frederico& Veludo, Vitorino& Pinho, André. 2020. Pediatric Pyomyositis: A Rare but Important Complication of Varicella. Case Reports in Orthopedics،Vol. 2020, no. 2020, pp.1-4.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1149884
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Vital, Luísa…[et al.]. Pediatric Pyomyositis: A Rare but Important Complication of Varicella. Case Reports in Orthopedics No. 2020 (2020), pp.1-4.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1149884
American Medical Association (AMA)
Vital, Luísa& Vieira, Luís& Nunes, Bernardo& Raposo, Frederico& Veludo, Vitorino& Pinho, André. Pediatric Pyomyositis: A Rare but Important Complication of Varicella. Case Reports in Orthopedics. 2020. Vol. 2020, no. 2020, pp.1-4.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1149884
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-1149884