Primary psoas abscess. An often insidious infection
Haines, J.D.; Chop, W.M.; Towsley, D.K.
Postgraduate Medicine 87(1): 287-288
1990
ISSN/ISBN: 0032-5481 PMID: 2296567 Document Number: 357186
Psoas abscess is most often caused by infection with Staphylococcus aureus. Classic symptoms are localized pain, persistent fever, and a limp or flexion problem of the hip. Diagnosis can be confirmed by ultrasound or computed tomographic scan. Appropriate treatment consists of drainage of the abscess and antibiotic therapy.