Psoas Abscess Secondary to Renal Tuberculosis in a Middle-aged Woman.
10.4111/kju.2013.54.11.801
- Author:
Sang Wook LEE
1
Author Information
1. Department of Urology, Clinical Research Institute, Kangwon National University Hospital, Kangwon National University School of Medicine, Chunchon, Korea. paulee@kangwon.ac.kr
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
Abdominal pain;
Psoas abscess;
Renal tuberculosis
- MeSH:
Abdominal Pain;
Abscess;
Developed Countries;
Drainage;
Female;
Humans;
Nephrectomy;
Prevalence;
Psoas Abscess*;
Psoas Muscles;
Spine;
Tuberculosis;
Tuberculosis, Renal*
- From:Korean Journal of Urology
2013;54(11):801-804
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:English
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Abstract:
A psoas muscle abscess is a relatively uncommon condition that can present with vague clinical features. With the decreasing prevalence of tuberculosis, psoas abscesses of tuberculous origin are currently rare in developed countries, but are typically caused by tuberculosis of the spine. Here, an unusual case of a psoas abscess secondary to renal tuberculosis in a middle-aged woman is presented. The abscess was successfully treated with percutaneous drainage followed by nephrectomy and additional antituberculous medications.
