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[Psoas abscess caused by Salmonella enteritidis: presentation of a case]
G Torres Cortada1, L López Orenes, M A Vasco Rodríguez
1Servicio de Medicina Interna, Hospital de la Cruz Roja, Hospitalet de Llobregat (Barcelona).
Abstract:
The psoas abscess is an entity of infrequent occurrence in daily clinical practice. Many pathogens have been related with the genesis of this focal infections, but it can be said nowadays that the Staphylococcus aureus is more often involved in them. We present the case of a male aged 26, with a culture of purulent drained material, where Salmonella enteritidis, a microorganism of exceptional presentation in this pathology, was isolde. Moreover, some hypothesis have been proposed about the possible physiopathology and the current state of the diagnostic and therapeutic techniques in these processes is revised.
Insights
A rare psoas abscess case involved Salmonella enteritidis, not the usual Staphylococcus aureus. This finding highlights the diverse pathogens causing this infection and informs diagnostic approaches.
Area of Science:
- Infectious Diseases
- Microbiology
- Surgical Pathology
Background:
- Psoas abscesses are uncommon infections.
- Staphylococcus aureus is the most frequent pathogen identified.
Observation:
- A 26-year-old male presented with a psoas abscess.
- Purulent drained material yielded Salmonella enteritidis on culture.
Findings:
- Salmonella enteritidis is an exceptional cause of psoas abscess.
- This case challenges the typical microbial etiology of psoas abscesses.
Implications:
- Broadens the differential diagnosis for psoas abscesses.
- Suggests considering Salmonella in atypical presentations.
- Informs updated diagnostic and therapeutic strategies for psoas abscesses.