Psoas abscess masquerading as a prosthetic hip infection: A case report

Muhammad Atif; Azeem Tariq Malik; Shahryar Noordin

doi:10.1016/j.ijscr.2017.11.054

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Psoas abscess masquerading as a prosthetic hip infection: A case report

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Psoas abscess masquerading as a prosthetic hip infection: A case report

Muhammad Atif, Azeem Tariq Malik and Shahryar Noordin

International journal of surgery case reports, Vol.42, pp.17-19

01/01/2018

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijscr.2017.11.054

PMCID: PMC5723361

PMID: 29202351

Abstract

Case report

Prosthetic hip infection

Psoas abscess

Pyelonephritis

• Psoas muscle forms a conduit for spread of infection from upper part of body to hip joint. • In the presence of prosthetic hip, psoas abscess may present as prosthetic joint infection. • Treatment depends on early detection of causative organisms and their eradication.

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Title: Psoas abscess masquerading as a prosthetic hip infection: A case report
Creators - without role: Muhammad Atif - Aga Khan University
Azeem Tariq Malik - Aga Khan University
Shahryar Noordin - Aga Khan University
Publication Details: International journal of surgery case reports, Vol.42, pp.17-19
Publisher: Elsevier
Identifiers: 9946928708331
Academic Unit: King Saud University
Language: English
Resource Type: Journal article