[A case of psoas abscess caused by Candida albicans]

Hinyokika Kiyo. 2003 Mar;49(3):141-3.
[Article in Japanese]

Abstract

We report a rare case of psoas abscess caused by Candida albicans. A 59-year-old man with diabetes mellitis presented with right flank mass. Computed tomography (CT) showed a psoas abscess. Needle aspiration of the right flank mass revealed pus which was proved to be C. albicans by culture. The literature is briefly reviewed.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • English Abstract

MeSH terms

  • Candidiasis / complications*
  • Diabetes Complications
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Psoas Abscess / etiology*
  • Psoas Abscess / microbiology