Presentation
Thigh pain.
Patient Data
Age: 10 years
Gender: Male
From the case:
Vastus lateralis muscle abscess
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Linear hypoechoic areas are noted within vastus lateralis muscle with perifocal increased vascularity.
No mobile echoes noted.
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After one week of antibiotic treatment: persistent pain and increased swelling.
Elongated lobulated abscess in the vastus lateralis. It shows mobile echoes.
From the case:
Vastus lateralis muscle abscess
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linear lucencies are noted along the muscles of the thigh and increased girth over the lateral aspect of the thigh.
Case Discussion
Two ultrasound examinations one week apart show the development of an abscess in vastus lateralis muscle.
Incision and drainage - Abscess.