Pyogenic psoas abscess: discussion of its epidemiology, etiology, bacteriology, diagnosis, treatment and prognosis - case report
KMJ-Kuwait Medical Journal. 2003; 35 (1): 44-47
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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
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IMEMR (Mediterrâneo Oriental)
Assunto principal:
Prognóstico
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Infecções Estafilocócicas
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Staphylococcus aureus
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Abscesso do Psoas
Tipo de estudo:
Relato de Casos
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Estudo de rastreamento
Limite:
Humanos
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Masculino
Idioma:
Inglês
Revista:
Kuwait Med. J.
Ano de publicação:
2003
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