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European Journal of Pediatrics
Published in: European Journal of Pediatrics 12/2009

01-12-2009 | Short Report

Acute osteomyelitis of the iliac bone presenting with gluteal syndrome in a newborn

Authors: Ali Bulbul, Fusun Okan, Ensar Yekeler, Emrah Can

Published in: European Journal of Pediatrics | Issue 12/2009

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Abstract

Acute osteomyelitis in neonates, although rare, represents a diagnostic and therapeutic challenge. We herein report an extremely rare case of congenital nonsyphilitic iliac bone osteomyelitis caused by methicilline-sensitive Staphylococcus aureus and presenting with gluteal syndrome in a near-term infant. To our knowledge, this represents the second report with iliac osteomyelitis and the first report with gluteal syndrome in neonatal period. A high index of suspicion is necessary to make an early diagnosis. Early diagnosis is essential to prevent catastrophic sequelae in such cases. We report this case because of its unusual clinical presentation and rarity.
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Metadata
Title
Acute osteomyelitis of the iliac bone presenting with gluteal syndrome in a newborn
Authors
Ali Bulbul
Fusun Okan
Ensar Yekeler
Emrah Can
Publication date
01-12-2009
Publisher
Springer-Verlag
Published in
European Journal of Pediatrics / Issue 12/2009
Print ISSN: 0340-6199
Electronic ISSN: 1432-1076
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s00431-009-0948-6

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