Breif Report

Fatal Subscapular Staphylococcal Abscess

Authors: CHARLES R. HANDORF MD, PhD

Abstract

SUMMARYA previously healthy 19-year-old man had a Staphylococcus aureus subscapular abscess after trauma to the shoulder, leading to sepsis, pneumonia, and death. Subscapular abscesses are infrequently described and might represent diagnostic difficulty to the clinician as well as to the unwary autopsy pathologist.

This content is limited to qualifying members.

Existing members, please login first

If you have an existing account please login now to access this article or view purchase options.

Purchase only this article ($25)

Create a free account, then purchase this article to download or access it online for 24 hours.

Purchase an SMJ online subscription ($75)

Create a free account, then purchase a subscription to get complete access to all articles for a full year.

Purchase a membership plan (fees vary)

Premium members can access all articles plus recieve many more benefits. View all membership plans and benefit packages.

References