Pyogenic psoas abscess: discussion of its epidemiology, etiology, bacteriology, diagnosis, treatment and prognosis - case report

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