Pyogenic psoas abscess secondary to infection of the lumbar disc space.
Two cases of staphylococcol psoas abscess are reported. These occurred many years after operations on lumbar discs, complicated by post-operative disc space infection. Clinical and radiological findings are reported. The features of psoas abscess and the management are discussed.
D000038:Abscess / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology*; D005205:Fascia; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007264:Inguinal Canal; D007403:Intervertebral Disc / Q000601:surgery; D008159:Lumbar Vertebrae / Q000601:surgery*; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D011183:Postoperative Complications / Q000175:diagnosis; D013122:Spinal Diseases / Q000209:etiology* / Q000601:surgery; D013203:Staphylococcal Infections / Q000209:etiology*