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Lourdes Gabarró1, Bernat Font, Montserrat Sala

  • 1Servicio de Medicina Interna, Corporación Parc Taulí, Sabadell, Barcelona, España. lgabarro @tauli.cat

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Infectious osteitis pubis, a rare condition, requires differentiation from noninfectious causes. Prompt diagnosis and treatment, including antibiotics and debridement, lead to favorable outcomes in patients with groin pain.

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Area of Science:

  • Infectious diseases
  • Orthopedic surgery
  • Radiology

Context:

  • Osteitis pubis is a rare condition with both infectious and noninfectious etiologies.
  • Distinguishing between these forms is crucial for appropriate patient management.
  • This study reviews cases managed in a single hospital over a decade.

Purpose:

  • To describe the diagnostic methods and treatment outcomes for infectious osteitis pubis.
  • To highlight key clinical and imaging findings.
  • To emphasize the importance of early suspicion in at-risk patients.

Summary:

  • Four cases of infectious osteitis pubis were diagnosed using clinical presentation, imaging, and microbiological confirmation (blood cultures or bone biopsy).
  • All patients received prolonged antibiotic therapy and abscess debridement.
  • Successful treatment outcomes were achieved in all four cases.

Impact:

  • This case series underscores the importance of considering infectious osteitis pubis in patients presenting with groin pain and relevant risk factors.
  • Effective management involves a combination of diagnostic modalities and timely therapeutic interventions.
  • Early diagnosis and treatment are critical for favorable patient prognoses.