Preoperative magnetic resonance imaging of children with multifocal musculoskeletal infections
Al-Aubaidi, Z.
Ugeskrift for Laeger 173(15): 1126-1127
2011
ISSN/ISBN: 1603-6824 PMID: 21672464 Document Number: 649001
We describe the case of a three-week-old female, who presented with fever and swelling of the left thigh. Initial examination revealed signs of infection in both hips, which was confirmed at surgery. However, as the child did not recover despite relevant antibiotics, a full body MRI was performed, revealing multiple abscesses, some of which had to be managed surgically. We emphasize the benefit of MRI as part of the preoperative assessment of multifocal musculoskeletal infections in children.