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Psoas abscess in obstetrics.

Sunesh Kumar1, Neena Malhotra, Charu Chanana

  • 1Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi, India.

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Summary

Psoas abscess, a rare obstetric complication, can be primary or secondary. Prompt diagnosis and treatment, including surgery or medical management, led to full recovery in three reported cases.

Area of Science:

  • Obstetrics
  • Infectious Diseases
  • Surgical Pathology

Background:

  • Psoas abscess is an uncommon condition in obstetric patients.
  • It can arise primarily or secondary to adjacent infections.
  • Early recognition is crucial for effective management.

Observation:

  • A case series of three obstetric patients with psoas abscess is presented.
  • Two patients presented with primary psoas abscess.
  • One patient had a secondary psoas abscess.

Findings:

  • Two patients underwent surgical intervention via laparotomy and abscess drainage.
  • One patient was successfully treated with conservative medical management.
  • All three patients achieved complete recovery without complications.

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  • This case series highlights the importance of considering psoas abscess in obstetric patients with relevant symptoms.
  • It demonstrates the efficacy of both surgical and medical treatment modalities.
  • Further research may elucidate optimal diagnostic and therapeutic strategies for psoas abscess in pregnancy.