• Title of article

    A case of Psoas Abscess due to Brucellosis

  • Author/Authors

    Sozen, Selim Elazig Training and Research Hospital - Dept of General Surgery, Turkey , Emir, Seyfi Elazig Training and Research Hospital - Dept of General Surgery, Turkey , Ustun, Cemal Elazig Training and Research Hospital - Department of Infecc Microbiol Clin, Turkey , Altinsoy, Hasan Baki Elazig Training and Research Hospital - Department of Radiology, Turkey

  • From page
    451
  • To page
    452
  • Abstract
    Skeletal system involvement is relatively a common complication of human brucellosis, however, muscular involvement and psoas abscess are less frequent. Psoas abscess is a rare clinical situation which if not considered the diagnosis is very difficult. Ultrasonography and computed tomography of abdomen are used for the diagnosis. Combination of antibiotic treatment and drainage are recommended in the management of psoas abscess. We report a case of 45 years old patient with severe hip pain with an abscess in the psoas muscle which was diagnosed with CT Scan.The patient was successfully treated with triple antibiotic regimen and percutaneous abscess drainage
  • Keywords
    Psoas abscess , Percutaneous abscess drainage , Brucellosis
  • Journal title
    Pakistan Journal of Medical Sciences
  • Journal title
    Pakistan Journal of Medical Sciences
  • Record number

    2586170