J F Baker1, R Flavin, H Smyth. 1. Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, St James's Hospital, Dublin, Ireland. joseph.f.baker@gmail.com
Abstract
INTRODUCTION: 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. CONCLUSION: 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.
INTRODUCTION: 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. CONCLUSION: 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.