An uncommon case of septic arthritis of the sacroiliac joint due to Streptococcus pyogenes
By: Sithira Senevirathne, Dunya Luke and H.M.M. Perera
Open Access
|Sep 2021Abstract
Septic arthritis of sacroiliac joint is a rare manifestation. Diagnosis is often challenging due to nonspecific symptoms. We present a case report of a 68 years old woman with septic arthritis of the right side sacroiliac joint due to Streptococcus pyogenes. Magnetic resonance imaging is increasingly becoming the most sensitive imaging modality for the detection of sacroiliitis. Proper antibiotic treatment often results in complete resolution of the disease.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.4038/jpgim.8314 | Journal eISSN: 2362-0323
Language: English
Published on: Sep 15, 2021
Published by: Postgraduate Institute of Medicine University of Colombo
In partnership with: Paradigm Publishing Services
© 2021 Sithira Senevirathne, Dunya Luke, H.M.M. Perera, published by Postgraduate Institute of Medicine University of Colombo
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