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Revision as of 06:42, 22 February 2012
Background
- Psoas muscle is susceptible to infection from distant sites due to rich blood supply, proximity to overlying retroperitoneal lymphatic channels
- S. aureus is most common pathogen (80%)
Clinical Features
- Abdominal pain radiating to hip, flank
- Pain with thigh flexion (esp against resistance)
- Limp
- Fever
- Nausea
Management
- CT is imaging study of choice
- Abx, surgical consultation
Source
- Tintinalli