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Psoas abscess: a 10 year review.

Y T Lee1, C M Lee, S C Su

  • 1Department of Internal Medicine, Mackay Memorial Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan, ROC.

Journal of Microbiology, Immunology, and Infection = Wei Mian Yu Gan Ran Za Zhi
|September 20, 2001
PubMed
Summary

Psoas muscle abscesses present diagnostic challenges due to vague symptoms. Early diagnosis and treatment, often involving CT scans and drainage, lead to a good prognosis for this rare condition.

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Area of Science:

  • Infectious Diseases
  • Radiology
  • Surgical Pathology

Background:

  • Psoas muscle abscesses are uncommon and difficult to diagnose.
  • Nonspecific clinical presentations often delay diagnosis and treatment.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review cases of psoas muscle abscesses.
  • To analyze diagnostic challenges and treatment outcomes.

Main Methods:

  • Retrospective review of 11 adult patients with psoas abscesses from 1988-1998.
  • Analysis of clinical presentations, diagnostic imaging (CT, US, MRI), and treatment strategies.

Main Results:

  • Fever, pain, and palpable mass were common; the classic triad was rare.
  • Staphylococcus spp. was common in primary abscesses; urological issues in secondary.

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  • CT scans confirmed diagnosis in 9/11 cases; percutaneous drainage was used in 2 cases.

    • Conclusions:

    • High clinical suspicion is crucial for early psoas abscess diagnosis.
    • CT scan is the gold standard for diagnosis.
    • Prompt drainage and antibiotics yield favorable outcomes.