Psoas abscess secondary to pyonephrosis

Case contributed by Ahmed Abdrabou
Diagnosis probable

Presentation

Recurrent left renal stones, currently presenting with fever, rigor and nausea.

Patient Data

Age: 45 years
Gender: Male

The left kidney is hydronephrotic as well as the proximal ureter with no intraureteric stones indicating ureteric stricture. Associated stranding of the perinephric fat is seen. This is complicated by pyonephrosis, perinephric and psoas muscle abscesses.

Case Discussion

Diagnosis: psoas muscle abscess secondary to renal diseases

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