Piriformis pyomyositis, an unusual presentation of leg pain post partum – case report and review of literature

Abstract

Piriformis pyomyositis is defined as a subacute infection of skeletal muscles associated with systemic infectious symptoms. In the literature it rarely occurs postpartum. We report a case of piriformis pyomyositis involving a parturient and review the published cases available in the literature.

Keywords::

• Piriformis
• piriformis syndrome
• pyomyositis

Declaration of Interest: The authors report no conflicts of interest.