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Area of Science:

• Internal Medicine
• Diagnostic Imaging

Background:

• Psoas abscess is a serious intra-abdominal infection.
• Symptoms include fever, chills, malaise, and lower back pain.

Purpose of the Study:

• To highlight the diagnostic utility of physical examination in psoas abscess.

Main Methods:

• Case report of a 69-year-old male patient.
• Clinical presentation and diagnostic process.

Main Results:

• Physical examination led to the correct diagnosis of psoas abscess.
• Imaging modalities confirmed the diagnosis.

Conclusions:

• Physical examination remains a vital tool for diagnosing psoas abscess.
• Early diagnosis through clinical assessment can improve patient outcomes.