[Psoas abscess in children. Report of 6 cases].
Six children with abscess of the psoas muscle are presented. Previous trauma pain, claudication and antalgic position of a lower limb, fever, abdominal tenderness and leukocytosis were prominet features. Four patients improved and two died. Treatment included surgical drainage and antibiotics. Differential diagnosis and possible pathogenesis are discussed.
D000038:Abscess / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000382:microbiology* / Q000601:surgery; D000293:Adolescent; D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D001419:Bacteria / Q000302:isolation & purification; D002648:Child; D002675:Child, Preschool; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D004322:Drainage; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008161:Lumbosacral Region; D008297:Male; D009135:Muscular Diseases / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000382:microbiology* / Q000601:surgery
D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents
Absceso de psoas en niños. Informe de 6 casos.