Primary Psoas Muscle Abscess Diagnosed and Treated During Pregnancy: Case Report and Literature Review

Affiliations

A. Gezer: Istanbul University, Cerrahpaşa School of Medicine, Obstetrics and Gynecology Department, Istanbul, Turkey
S. Erkan: Istanbul University, Cerrahpaşa School of Medicine, Obstetrics and Gynecology Department, Istanbul, Turkey
B. Saygi Erzik: Istanbul University, Cerrahpaşa School of Medicine, Obstetrics and Gynecology Department, Istanbul, Turkey
C. T. Erel: Istanbul University, Cerrahpaşa School of Medicine, Obstetrics and Gynecology Department, Istanbul, Turkey

Abstract

Background: Primary psoas muscle abscess is rare and can be difficult to diagnose, particularly during pregnancy.

ISSN: 1064-7449 (Print); 1098-0997 (Online)
Publisher: Hindawi Limited
Country of publisher: United Kingdom
LCC subjects: Medicine: Gynecology and obstetrics; Medicine: Internal medicine: Infectious and parasitic diseases
Website: https://www.hindawi.com/journals/idog/