Bilateral glenohumeral septic arthritis secondary to retroperitoneal abscess.
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Glenohumeral septic arthritis is rare and usually a result of Staphylococcus aureus infection. Gram-negative septic arthritis is on the increase and is usually associated with intraabdominal pathology. We present a case of bilateral E. Coli glenohumeral septic arthritis associated with retroperitoneal abscess and discuss pitfalls in diagnosis and management.
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ورودعنوان ژورنال:
- Bulletin of the NYU hospital for joint diseases
دوره 67 4 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 2009