Pyomyositis of the obturator internus muscle extending to septic arthritis of the hip in a child: a case report.

[pyomyositis]

We report a case of primary pyomyositis in the obturator internus muscle . Pyomyositis involving muscles around the hip needs to be differentiated from septic arthritis because these infections show similar symptoms . Management with antibiotics can avoid the need for surgical intervention . Uncontrolled pyomyosistis can cause sequelae such as septic shock , osteomyelitis of adjacent bone , and septic arthritis . Awareness of this condition will facilitate correct diagnosis and early treatment .