Brucellosis with osteo-muscular localization. A case report of a not rare pathological condition
Maturanza, M.; Costa, G.; Gandolfo, F.; Zamparelli, F.; Sommariva, S.; Maritato, F.
Minerva Chirurgica 52(3): 307-308
1997
ISSN/ISBN: 0026-4733 PMID: 9148223 Document Number: 469545
Brucellosis may show itself only through its bone and muscle complications, especially in the lumbar region, such as vertebral colliquation or psoas abscess. The authors describe a case of brucellosis (56 year old male, butcher) with lumbar bone and muscle involvement. The first symptom was a persistent pain of the right lumbar region, with irradiation to the homolateral leg. At admission the patient showed a lumbar cutaneous fistula with pus-like secretion. Quick diagnosis and therapy can prevent irreparable damage, even when the symptoms are silent.