Catalog

Mycobacterial myositis

No MMS code

Link to WHO Definition

Mycobacterial myositis – http://id.who.int/icd/entity/197862435

Mycobacterial infection of muscle is classically seen as an abscess within the iliopsoas muscle compartment secondary to tuberculosis of the spine. Iliopsoas abscess may also be due to non-tuberculous mycobacteria, especially in the context of HIV infection. Symptoms are often non-specific but include pain, fever and weight loss.