Osteomyelitis of the ischium: unusual presentation

Authors: Ameh, E.A.1; Sabiu, L.1; Mshelbwala, P.M.1; Kalba, D.U.1; Obienu, E.1

Source: Annals of Tropical Paediatrics: International Child Health, Volume 25, Number 2, June 2005 , pp. 143-145(3)

Publisher: Maney Publishing

Abstract:

A 7-year-old boy presented with urinary symptoms and umbilical discharge. A perivesical abscess was drained from which Staphylococcus aureus was cultured. He responded to antibiotics. Subsequently, he developed a discharging sinus in the gluteal region. A plain radiograph, which had previously been normal, confirmed osteomyelitis of the ischial bone.

Document Type: Case report

DOI: 10.1179/146532805X45764

Affiliations: 1: Division of Paediatric Surgery, Department of Surgery, Ahmadu Bello University Teaching Hospital, Zaria, Nigeria

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