Staphylococcal pyomyositis with idiopathic dermatomyositis
Gelfand, M.S.; Holladay, R.; Bertorini, T.; Adams, R.F.
Journal of the Tennessee Medical Association 82(5): 243-244
1989
ISSN/ISBN: 0040-3318 PMID: 2716317 Document Number: 339881
We have described a patient with staphylococcal pyomyositis of the left pectoralis major muscle, complicating idiopathic dermatomyositis. Dermatomyositis and corticosteroids are possible predisposing factors. Patients with idiopathic muscle inflammation should be considered at risk for bacterial superinfection.