Abscess in thigh

Case contributed by Maulik S Patel
Diagnosis almost certain

Presentation

Non-traumatic right thigh pain with fever for a few days. Femoral radiograph is normal.

Patient Data

Age: 25 years
Gender: Male

Right thigh

ultrasound

Collection in vastus intermedius muscle. Irregular wall, central mobile echoes noted. Perilesional hypervascularity is present.

Case Discussion

Abscess in vastus intermedius muscle of the thigh.

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