A Bodybuilder’s Painful Arm Mass

A 25-year-old bodybuilder develops a tender, erythematous mass in his arm after a steroid injection. What’s the diagnosis? Explore this common complication.

Abscess


A 25-year-old bodybuilder presented with a tender, erythematous mass in the left upper arm. What is the most likely diagnosis?

What is the most likely diagnosis?

Ruputred biceps tendon
Abscess
Axillary vein thrombosis
Glenohumeral joint dislocation
Osteosarcoma

Abscess, Incision and Drainage, Intramuscular Injection, MRSA, Skin and Soft Tissue Infection

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