Case Report
Year: 2020 | Month: November | Volume: 7 | Issue: 11 | Pages: 175-177
A Case Study of Infective Sacroiliitis in a Pregnant Woman
Unnimaya K L1, Malavika T R1, Ajmal K K1, Bitson Augustine2
1Pharm D Intern, Department of Pharmacy Practice, Cherraan’s College of Pharmacy, Coimbatore, Tamilnadu, India
2Pharm D Intern, Department of Pharmacy Practice, Nandha College of Pharmacy, Erode, Tamilnadu, India
Corresponding Author: Unnimaya K L
ABSTRACT
Sacroiliitis is a painful condition where either one or both of the sacroiliac joints become inflamed1. The prevalence of sacroiliitis associated with pregnancy is poor, with considerable morbidity and mortality associated with it. Due to its nonspecific clinical characteristics, prompt diagnosis of the disease is confounding2. A 27 year old female patient on her 34th week of gestation admitted to hospital with chief complaints of pain in the lower back since 3 months and pain radiating to both lower limbs. The ESR and CRP value were highly elevated. The magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scan of Lumbar Spine with whole spine revealed Infective sacroiliitis. Early diagnosis and appropriate treatment improved patient care. Even in low-risk women who present with debilitating pelvic pain in pregnancy, infectious sacroiliitis should be considered as a differential diagnosis and medical treatment should not be delayed2.
Keywords: Infective Sacroiliitis, MRI, Pregnancy, Sacroiliac Joint.
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