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Uncommon origin for the iliopsoas sign
F Balagué1, S Anchisi, J D Schumacher
1Service de Rhumatologie, Hôpital Cantonal, Fribourg, Switzerland.
The Journal of Rheumatology
|March 1, 1993
Summary
The iliopsoas sign, commonly linked to musculoskeletal issues like iliopsoas bursitis, can indicate unexpected vascular pathology. This case highlights a rare vascular cause presenting solely with this clinical sign in a young male patient.
Area of Science:
- Vascular Surgery
- Diagnostic Imaging
- Musculoskeletal Medicine
Background:
- The iliopsoas sign is a clinical finding with varied interpretations in medical literature.
- Iliopsoas bursitis is frequently cited as the cause of the iliopsoas sign within musculoskeletal contexts.