[Primary psoas abscess due to Streptococcus pneumoniae]

Actas Urol Esp. 2006 Oct;30(9):943-6. doi: 10.1016/s0210-4806(06)73563-x.
[Article in Spanish]

Abstract

Introduction and objectives: To report to the literature a new case of primary psoas abscess.

Methods: The patient is a 65 years old woman who suffered back and left hip pain for approximately 1 month. A CTA showed a retroperitoneal mass that involved the left Psoas. It was drained 1800 cc of purulent fluid infected by Streptococo pneumoniae.

Results: In a CTA made 21 days after drainage, showed a very small residual collection.

Conclusions: Primary Psoas Abscess are a very rare entity, with a low rate of mortatility if well treated.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Aged
  • Drainage
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Pneumococcal Infections* / diagnostic imaging
  • Pneumococcal Infections* / therapy
  • Psoas Abscess* / diagnostic imaging
  • Psoas Abscess* / therapy
  • Tomography, X-Ray Computed