Iliopsoas Abscess Quiz
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Pain in the lower back worsens when standing up
Pain on one side started first
Fever then no fever then fever again
Lying on the back improves pain
Lower back hurts even when sitting still
Periodic fever (>100.4°F / 38°C)
Low back pain improves with exercise
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Content updated on Nov 2, 2022
What is iliopsoas abscess?
A collection of pus around the iliopsoas muscle (a muscle connecting the lower back and pelvis). This is sometimes caused by bacteria spreading from nearby infections. In other cases, the immune system is weakened, allowing bacteria from distant areas to travel to the muscle via the bloodstream.
Symptoms of iliopsoas abscess
Low back pain
Fever
Pain on pressing my lower back
Back pain
Groin pain
Questions your doctor may ask to check for iliopsoas abscess
Your doctor may ask these questions to diagnose iliopsoas abscess
Do you have pain in the lumbar back?
Do you have a fever?
Does your lower back pain worsen when pressing on the affected area?
Do you have back pain?
Do you have groin pain?
Treatment for iliopsoas abscess
This usually requires strong antibiotics to treat the infection. A procedure or surgery may be needed to drain pus from the abscess (collection).
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Diseases related to Iliopsoas abscess
References
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https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1743919112007650?via%3Dihub
Li Y, Funakoshi H, Shiga T, Fujitani S. Iliopsoas abscess. Cleve Clin J Med. 2017 Nov;84(11):833-834. doi: 10.3949/ccjm.84a.17002. PMID: 29173253.
https://www.ccjm.org/content/84/11/833
Chang CY, Teoh SC. Primary iliopsoas abscess due to Staphylococcus aureus bacteremia. Rev Soc Bras Med Trop. 2020 Nov 13;54:e20200264. doi: 10.1590/0037-8682-0264-2020. PMID: 33206883; PMCID: PMC7670753.
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