[Infectious osteitis pubis]

Enferm Infecc Microbiol Clin. 2008 Jun-Jul;26(6):345-7. doi: 10.1157/13123840.
[Article in Spanish]

Abstract

Introduction: Infectious osteitis pubis is an uncommon disease that must be distinguished from the noninfectious form of this condition.

Methods: Four cases of infectious osteitis pubis diagnosed over the last ten years in our hospital are described.

Results: The diagnosis was established on the basis of clinical symptoms, consistent imaging studies, and positive blood cultures (2/4) or bone biopsy (2/4). Prolonged antibiotic treatment with previous debridement of abscesses provided favorable outcomes (4/4).

Conclusion: Infectious osteitis pubis should be suspected in patients with groin pain and predisposing factors.

Publication types

  • English Abstract

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Aged
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Osteitis* / diagnosis
  • Osteitis* / drug therapy
  • Pubic Bone*
  • Retrospective Studies