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Iatrogenic psoas abscess. Case report
1Department of Urology, Hvidovre Hospital, University of Copenhagen, Denmark.
Scandinavian Journal of Urology and Nephrology
|January 1, 1991
Abstract:
A case of iatrogenic pneumococcus psoas abscess is reported. The etiology was probably repeated local anaesthetic blockades in the lumbogluteal structures because of lumbago.
Insights
A rare case of iatrogenic pneumococcus psoas abscess, likely caused by repeated local anesthetic injections for back pain, is presented. This highlights a potential complication of common pain management techniques.
Area of Science:
- Medicine
- Infectious Diseases
- Anesthesiology
Background:
- Psoas abscesses are uncommon infections, typically originating from spinal or hematogenous sources.
- Iatrogenic causes are rare but increasingly recognized, particularly in the context of invasive procedures.
Observation:
- This report details a unique case of a psoas abscess caused by Streptococcus pneumoniae.
Findings:
- The patient's abscess was linked to repeated local anesthetic blockades administered for chronic lumbago.
- The likely mechanism involved direct inoculation of bacteria into the lumbogluteal structures during the blockade procedures.
Implications:
- This case underscores the importance of sterile techniques during local anesthetic administration to prevent infectious complications.
- Awareness of this potential iatrogenic etiology is crucial for clinicians managing patients with back pain and considering invasive procedures.