Presentation
Diffuse swelling in the left lumbar posterolateral region for the last few weeks.
Patient Data
Age: 35 years
Gender: Male
From the case:
Psoas abscess
Loading images...


Large left psoas abscess herniating to the posterior aspect of the lumbar region and posterior to the oblique abdominal muscles. Extension to an abnormal intervertebral lumbar disc.
A lumbar radiograph was suggested.
Right small psoas abscess.
From the case:
Psoas abscess
Loading images...

Frontal

L3 - L4 disc changes with adjacent vertebral body involvement.