Lateral thigh swelling: an unusual presentation of psoas abscess in a 61-year-old male.
BACKGROUND
Psoas abscess is a rare pathology with significant morbidity and mortality, if not diagnosed early and treated appropriately.


METHODS
We report a case of 61-year-old male who presented with only lateral thigh swelling. A brief discussion regarding the case follows.


CONCLUSIONS
Psoas abscess is a rare entity and can present in atypical fashion. Clinicians need to be aware of these variation so to not miss this diagnosis.
Baker
J F
JF
Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, St James's Hospital, Dublin, Ireland. joseph.f.baker@gmail.com
Flavin
R
R
Smyth
H
H
D004322:Drainage; D006801:Humans; D008279:Magnetic Resonance Imaging; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D016659:Psoas Abscess / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000601:surgery