Septic sacroiliitis during the postpartal period. Diagnostic contribution of magnetic resonance imaging

Rev Rhum Engl Ed. 1999 Oct;66(10):512-5.

Abstract

Septic sacroiliitis is an uncommon condition that is often diagnosed late. Two cases in the immediate postpartal period are reported. Magnetic resonance imaging contributed decisively to the early diagnosis.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Anti-Bacterial Agents / administration & dosage
  • Arthritis, Infectious / drug therapy
  • Arthritis, Infectious / microbiology*
  • Bacteremia / complications*
  • Bacteremia / drug therapy
  • Escherichia coli Infections / complications
  • Escherichia coli Infections / drug therapy
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Joint Diseases / drug therapy
  • Joint Diseases / microbiology*
  • Joint Diseases / pathology*
  • Low Back Pain / drug therapy
  • Low Back Pain / etiology
  • Magnetic Resonance Imaging
  • Puerperal Disorders / drug therapy
  • Puerperal Disorders / microbiology*
  • Puerperal Disorders / pathology*
  • Sacroiliac Joint / microbiology*
  • Sacroiliac Joint / pathology*
  • Streptococcal Infections / complications
  • Streptococcal Infections / drug therapy

Substances

  • Anti-Bacterial Agents