Pectoralis pyomyositis: an unusual cause of chest wall pain in a patient with diabetes mellitus and rheumatoid arthritis.

Journal Article (Journal Article)

We describe a case of isolated pectoralis swelling and tenderness, without systemic signs of infection, in a North American adult with diabetes mellitus and rheumatoid arthritis. The etiology was discovered to be pyomyositis, usually thought to be a disease of tropical climates. It is the first such case with group B Streptococcus as the causative organism.

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Duke Authors

Cited Authors

  • Caldwell, DS; Kernodle, GW; Seigler, HF

Published Date

  • April 1986

Published In

Volume / Issue

  • 13 / 2

Start / End Page

  • 434 - 436

PubMed ID

  • 3522899

International Standard Serial Number (ISSN)

  • 0315-162X

Language

  • eng

Conference Location

  • Canada