Pyogenic sacroiliitis: Lessons learned from an atypical case series

• Main Authors: Joana Arcângelo (Author), Susana Norte Ramos (Author), Pedro Alves (Author), Delfin Tavares (Author), Catarina Gouveia (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Elsevier, 2019-07-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Introduction: Pyogenic sacroiliitis (PSI) is a rare condition that accounts for 1-2% of all joint infections in the paediatric age group. Its diagnosis is often difficult and delayed due to its nonspecific signs, symptoms and physical findings. Also, the identification of the causative microorganism...