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KMJ-Kuwait Medical Journal. 2003; 35 (1): 44-47
in English
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ABSTRACT
Psoas muscle abscess is a rare condition with vague clinical presentation, which presents a diagnostic challenge requiring a high index of suspicion. We report a case of primary pyogenic psoas abscess caused by Staphylococcus aureus. In this article, the epidemiology, etiology, bacteriological diagnosis and treatment options of this condition are discussed