Primary Psoas Abscess: Case Report and Review of Literature

No AccessJournal of Urology1 Jul 1981Primary Psoas Abscess: Case Report and Review of Literature Robert U. Finnerty, Jonathan S. Vordermark, Robert O. Modarelli, and Alfred S. Buck Robert U. FinnertyRobert U. Finnerty More articles by this author , Jonathan S. VordermarkJonathan S. Vordermark More articles by this author , Robert O. ModarelliRobert O. Modarelli More articles by this author , and Alfred S. BuckAlfred S. Buck More articles by this author View All Author Informationhttps://doi.org/10.1016/S0022-5347(17)54402-XAboutPDF ToolsAdd to favoritesDownload CitationsTrack CitationsPermissionsReprints ShareFacebookLinked InTwitterEmail We report a case of a primary non-tuberculous psoas abscess and review the literature. Most psoas abscesses are secondary to extension of inflammatory processes from adjacent structures. Primary psoas abscess is a relatively rare condition and is usually staphylococcal in nature. The pathophysiology, clinical presentation and treatment are discussed. Accepted for publication September 12, 1980. The opinions or assertions contained herein are the private views of the authors and are not to be construed as official or as reflecting the views of the Department of the Army or the Department of Defense. © 1981 by The American Urological Association Education and Research, Inc.FiguresReferencesRelatedDetailsCited ByHockley N, Steidle C, West K and Mitchell M (2018) Ectopic Ureter Presenting as a Psoas AbscessJournal of Urology, VOL. 143, NO. 4, (767-769), Online publication date: 1-Apr-1990.Lowe B and Smith A (2018) Primary Psoas AbscessJournal of Urology, VOL. 137, NO. 3, (485-486), Online publication date: 1-Mar-1987.Steiner F, Brem A and Peter G (2018) Psoas Muscle Abscess due to Pasteurella MultocidaJournal of Urology, VOL. 137, NO. 3, (487-488), Online publication date: 1-Mar-1987. Volume 126Issue 1July 1981Page: 108-109 Advertisement Copyright & Permissions© 1981 by The American Urological Association Education and Research, Inc.MetricsAuthor Information Robert U. Finnerty More articles by this author Jonathan S. Vordermark More articles by this author Robert O. Modarelli More articles by this author Alfred S. Buck More articles by this author Expand All Advertisement PDF DownloadLoading ...