Biceps breakdown: a case of spontaneous necrotizing myositis
Jai Pantling, Theodore Howard, Fionnuala O’Leary
TL;DR
This paper describes a rare case of biceps muscle inflammation in a healthy person and discusses the diagnostic and treatment challenges involved.
Contribution
The novelty lies in presenting a rare case of spontaneous necrotizing myositis in an otherwise healthy individual.
Findings
Computed tomography was crucial for diagnosing soft tissue infection.
Source control is essential in managing septic patients with such conditions.
Abstract
We report a case of spontaneous necrotizing myositis of the biceps brachii in an immunocompetent patient with no comorbidities. We highlight the diagnostic challenges with this case, the utility of computed tomography in diagnosing soft tissue infections, and the importance of source control in septic patients.
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Taxonomy
TopicsStreptococcal Infections and Treatments · Otolaryngology and Infectious Diseases · Antimicrobial Resistance in Staphylococcus