Psoas and Thigh Abscess Caused by Perforated Retrocecal Appendicitis: A Case Report
Journal of Korean Society of Spine Surgery
;
: 31-35, 2015.
Artigo
em Coreano
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| ID: wpr-87749
ABSTRACT
STUDY DESIGN:
A case report. SUMMARY OF LITERATURE REVIEW The symptoms of psoas abscess are fever, low back pain, and spasm of the psoas muscle.OBJECTIVES:
To report a case of psoas and thigh abscess caused by ruptured appendicitis. MATERIALS ANDMETHODS:
A 53- year old male patient visited the complaining of fever, low back pain and thigh pain. Imaging studies revealed psoas abscess and thigh abscess, accompanied by ruptured appendicitis. Therefore, surgical treatment with percutaneous drainage was performed.RESULTS:
The patient recovered and returned to his normal life after 2 months.CONCLUSIONS:
It is necessary to identify the cause of the infection using physical examination as well as abdominal and pelvis computed tomography when a patient has fever, psoas abscess and thigh abscess. It is also important to be aware that the cause of psoas abscess may also be gastrointestinal tract disease with non specific symptoms.
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Índice:
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Assunto principal:
Pelve
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Apendicite
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Exame Físico
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Espasmo
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Coxa da Perna
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Drenagem
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Músculos Psoas
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Abscesso do Psoas
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Dor Lombar
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Trato Gastrointestinal
Limite:
Humanos
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Masculino
Idioma:
Coreano
Revista:
Journal of Korean Society of Spine Surgery
Ano de publicação:
2015
Tipo de documento:
Artigo
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