Primary psoas muscle abscess after an uncomplicated spontaneous vaginal delivery.
BACKGROUND
The occurrence of a psoas abscess after a spontaneous vaginal delivery is a rare postpartum complication with a significant mortality risk.


METHODS
A 17-year-old primiparous patient presented 3 weeks after an uncomplicated spontaneous vaginal delivery with fever refractory to antibiotics. Imaging revealed the patient to have a 4x4-cm abscess of the right iliopsoas muscle. The patient underwent drainage of the abscess along with the administration of intravenous antibiotics.


CONCLUSIONS
Prompt recognition of and subsequent effective treatment for a psoas abscess are crucial to avoid potential long-term morbidity and even mortality.
Young
Omar Maurice
OM
From the Division of Maternal-Fetal Medicine, Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology and Reproductive Sciences, Yale University School of Medicine, New Haven, Connecticut.
Werner
Erika
E
Sfakianaki
Anna K
AK
D000293:Adolescent; D036861:Delivery, Obstetric / Q000009:adverse effects*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D011247:Pregnancy; D016659:Psoas Abscess / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy*