Iliopsoas abscess detectedy ultrasonography and CT; a report of two cases.

ABSTRACT

Nowadays the cause of iliopsoas abscess has changed from tuberculous to non-tuberculous infection. The disease may be classified by primary source of infection. The source of primary iliopsoas abscess is uncertain. Secondary iliopsoas abscess occurs either by direct extension from the inflammatory process in the adjacent structures of from hematogenous spreading. Two cases of iliopsoas abscess were reported; one was primary and the other was secondary infection. The diagnosis depended upon ultrasonography, computed tomography and correlation with clinical context. The final results of the two patients were satisfactory.