Psoas abscess in an immunocompetent host.
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چکیده
We present a case of iliopsoas abscess in an immunocompetent patient. She experienced three weeks of worsening right hip pain, which was initially misdiagnosed as degenerative joint disease. This led to admission to the Intensive Care Unit for severe sepsis. The patient improved with intravenous antibiotics and percutaneous abscess drainage.
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ورودعنوان ژورنال:
- Rhode Island medical journal
دوره 97 8 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 2014