Hip abductors pyomyositis: a case report and review of the literature.

[pyomyositis]

Pyomyositis , an acute hematogenous intramuscular bacterial infection , is an unusual disease in temperate climates . We present the case of a 15 -year -old girl who was referred to our centre with pain , fever , and limping . Magnetic resonance imaging and surgery showed diffuse pus collection in the hip abductor muscles . With increased incidence of this disease in immunocompromised patients in temperate areas , physicians must become familiar with its signs and symptoms to facilitate early diagnosis .