Keywords :
Case report, Diabetes, Pyomyositis, Tropical
Citation Information :
Pathak A, Mandal M, Roy N, Chanda A, Das P, Maity S, Praharaj A. Diabetic Pyomyositis: A Forgotten Entity?—A Case Report. Bengal Physician Journal 2024; 11 (3):130-132.
Tropical pyomyositis is an infectious disease that primarily targets skeletal muscle, presenting either as a widespread inflammation or a rapidly progressing necrotic process. Staphylococcus aureus is responsible for 90% of the cases, while other less common pathogens include group A Streptococcus, Pneumococcus, Neisseria, Haemophilus, Serratia, Yersinia, Pseudomonas, Klebsiella, and Escherichia. The rarity of the disease and the nonspecific initial symptoms often lead to a delayed diagnosis. This report discusses the case of a 56-year-old male with newly diagnosed type 2 diabetes who developed pyomyositis with multiple muscle abscesses, requiring extensive antibiotic treatment and surgical drainage. Early diagnosis is crucial, as pyomyositis can be fatal if not promptly treated.
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