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MARDONES P, Rodrigo; ROJAS P, Claudio  e  CARMONA C, Maximiliano. Pubic symphysis septic arthritis. Report of one case. Rev. méd. Chile [online]. 2007, vol.135, n.8, pp. 1040-1043. ISSN 0034-9887.  doi: 10.4067/S0034-98872007000800012.

Septic arthritis of the pubic symphysis is an unusual disease. Its clinical presentation includes pubic pain, fever and alteration of serum inflammatory markers in most cases. We report a 23 year-old male presenting with pubic pain and fever. Magnetic resonance showed an arthritis of the pubic symphysis and a 18 x 8 mm liquid collection. The patient was treated with antibiotics with a good clinical response. Two weeks after discharge, he was completely asymptomatic (Rev Méd Chile 2007; 135: 1040-3)

Palavras-chave : Anti-bacterial agents; Arthritis; infections; Pubic Symphysis.