Vaccine-induced myositis with intramuscular sterile abscess formation: MRI and ultrasound findings

Skeletal Radiol. 2015 Dec;44(12):1849-52. doi: 10.1007/s00256-015-2242-1. Epub 2015 Aug 26.

Abstract

Although limb swelling is a well-known complication of vaccination, its rarity and wide band of differential diagnosis of limb swelling make it a diagnostic challenge. In this case report, we describe three cases of vaccine-induced myositis with intramuscular sterile abscess formation in patients with limb swelling and their magnetic resonance imaging and ultrasonography findings. Both radiologists and clinicians should be familiar with this rare entity, its clinical and imaging spectrum, and follow-up strategies.

Keywords: MRI; Myositis; Sterile abscess; Ultrasound; Vaccination.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Abscess / diagnosis*
  • Abscess / etiology*
  • Diphtheria-Tetanus-Pertussis Vaccine
  • Disorders of Sex Development
  • Humans
  • Infant
  • Magnetic Resonance Imaging / methods
  • Male
  • Myositis / diagnosis*
  • Myositis / etiology*
  • Ultrasonography / methods
  • Vaccination / adverse effects*
  • Vaccines, Combined / adverse effects*

Substances

  • Diphtheria-Tetanus-Pertussis Vaccine
  • Vaccines, Combined