Abstract

PILA PEREZ, Rafael et al. Absceso primario del músculo psoas: Presentación de 1 caso y revisión de la literatura. Rev Cubana Cir [online]. 2001, vol.40, n.2, pp.149-153. ISSN 0034-7493.

Primary psoas abscess is an uncommon entity affecting mainly young adults and adolescents. A case of primary psoas abscess in a patient aged 77 is described. Prevailing symptoms were: fever, abdominal pain and progressive deterioration of the general state. The diagnosis was made using computerized axial tomography (CAT). The treatment with antibiotic therapy and percutaneous drainage was successful. Medical literature was reviewed and the pathogeny, clinic, diagnosis and treatment of this disease were stressed

Keywords : PSOAS ABSCESS [diagnosis]; PSOAS ABSCESS [drug therapy]; TOMOGRAPHY, X-RAY COMPUTED.

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