Unusual underlying cause of recurrent vulval abscess

Dutta, D., Agur, W. and Macleod, C. (2010) Unusual underlying cause of recurrent vulval abscess. BMJ Case Reports, 2010(mar29), bcr0820092142. (doi: 10.1136/bcr.08.2009.2142)

Abstract

An ex-intravenous drug user was admitted four times during a 2 year period from December 2006, with the same complaint of vulval abscess which required repeat incision and drainage procedures. In January 2009, a pelvic x-ray showed widening of the symphysis pubis, marginal irregularities, and severe erosive changes which were consistent with pubic osteomyelitis. She was treated with intravenous ciprofloxacin and clindamycin for 2 weeks and was discharged on oral antibiotics for 6 weeks. She recovered well and her condition has significantly improved with no recurrent infection so far. She is now being followed up every 4–6 weeks at the orthopaedics outpatient clinic.

• Item Type: Articles
• Status: Published
• Refereed: Yes
• Glasgow Author(s) Enlighten ID: Agur, Dr Wael and Dutta, Dr Debarati
• Authors: Dutta, D., Agur, W., and Macleod, C.
• College/School: College of Medical Veterinary and Life Sciences > School of Medicine, Dentistry & Nursing
• Journal Name: BMJ Case Reports
• Publisher: BMJ Publishing Group
• ISSN: 1757-790X

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