Iliopsoas abscess

Case contributed by Bruno Di Muzio
Diagnosis certain

Presentation

Patient presents with recurrence of left iliac mass two months after treatment of iliopsoas abscess.

Patient Data

Age: 65 years
Gender: Female

CT A/P

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Info

Large left pelvic abscess involving specially the psoas, iliac and iliopsosas muscles.

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CT images used to guide pig-tail catheter placement. 

Case Discussion

This case illustrates a recurrence of iliopsoas abscess that was managed with percutaneous drainage.  

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