A case of bilateral psoas abscesses and lumbar osteomyelitis due to recurrent salmonella infection

J Natl Med Assoc. 2006 Nov;98(11):1855-6.

Abstract

Psoas abscess and lumbar osteomyelitis due to salmonella infection is very rare, although it is frequently seen all over the world. These two complications have severe clinical progress, poor prognosis and high mortality. Here, we report a case of salmonellosis presenting with bilateral multiple psoas abscesses and lumbar osteomyelitis, which resolved completely following medical treatment and percutoneous drainage of abscess.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Anti-Infective Agents / therapeutic use
  • Ciprofloxacin / therapeutic use
  • Humans
  • Lumbar Vertebrae / microbiology*
  • Magnetic Resonance Imaging
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Osteomyelitis / diagnosis
  • Osteomyelitis / drug therapy
  • Osteomyelitis / microbiology*
  • Psoas Abscess / diagnosis
  • Psoas Abscess / drug therapy
  • Psoas Abscess / microbiology*
  • Recurrence

Substances

  • Anti-Infective Agents
  • Ciprofloxacin