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Treatment may involve drainage and antibiotics.<ref name="pmid12051083">{{cite journal |author=Melissas J, Romanos J, de Bree E, Schoretsanitis G, Askoxylakis J, Tsiftsis DD |title=Primary psoas abscess. Report of three cases |journal=Acta Chir. Belg. |volume=102 |issue=2 |pages=114–7 |year=2002 |month=April |pmid=12051083 |doi= |url=}}</ref>
Treatment may involve drainage and antibiotics.<ref name="pmid12051083">{{cite journal |author=Melissas J, Romanos J, de Bree E, Schoretsanitis G, Askoxylakis J, Tsiftsis DD |title=Primary psoas abscess. Report of three cases |journal=Acta Chir. Belg. |volume=102 |issue=2 |pages=114–7 |year=2002 |month=April |pmid=12051083 |doi= |url=}}</ref>
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Overview

Owing to the proximal attachments of the iliopsoas, a pus-filled abscess (psoas abscess), as may occur in lumbar tuberculosis, may drain inferiorly into the upper medial thigh and present as a swelling in the region.[citation needed]

Treatment may involve drainage and antibiotics.[1]

Historical Perspective

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Pathophysiology

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Differentiating Psoas abscess from Other Diseases

Epidemiology and Demographics

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Screening

Natural History, Complications, and Prognosis

Natural History

Complications

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Diagnosis

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Physical Examination

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Treatment

Medical Therapy

Surgery

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References

  1. Melissas J, Romanos J, de Bree E, Schoretsanitis G, Askoxylakis J, Tsiftsis DD (2002). "Primary psoas abscess. Report of three cases". Acta Chir. Belg. 102 (2): 114–7. PMID 12051083. Unknown parameter |month= ignored (help)


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