Obturator internus pyomyositis in a child: a case report.

[pyomyositis]

Obturator internus pyomyositis is a rare disease that is more commonly found in tropical countries . Due to its infrequent occurrence , it is a differential of hip pain that has not been sufficiently considered , which often results in delayed diagnosis . We present a case report of a 4 year old boy with pyomyositis of obturator internus as well as externus . He was treated successfully with intravenous antibiotics . A comparison is made with other case reviews to identify symptoms and signs that could help in diagnosing the condition early and accurately so as to initiate intravenous antibiotics , the mainstay treatment in a timely fashion , eventually avoiding surgical drainage of the sequelae when it becomes an abscess .Obturator internus pyomyositis , septic arthritis .