The use of ultrasound in the management of primary psoas abscess.
Whereas psoas abscess secondary to many local intra- and extra-peritoneal septic processes is well recognised, primary psoas abscess is much less common and the diagnosis is often delayed, leading to significant morbidity and mortality. A case of primary psoas abscess is described and the role of ultrasound in the investigation and management is discussed.
Queen Elizabeth Military Hospital.
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D000038:Abscess / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000628:therapy; D002675:Child, Preschool; D004322:Drainage; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D009135:Muscular Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000628:therapy; D014463:Ultrasonography / Q000379:methods*