J Korean Rheum Assoc.  2006 Dec;13(4):333-337.

A Case of Iliopsoas Abscess Complicated by Sacroiliitis

• Kim BS
• Seo TH
• Ko SY
• Lee SM
• Kim HR
• Lee SH

Abstract

Both pyogenic sacroiliitis and iliopsoas muscle abscess are relatively uncommon infectious entities, and their coexistence has been reported in few patients. Its insidious and obscure clinical manifestations can cause the diagnostic delays, resulting in high mortality and morbidity. But, the proper management with appropriate antibiotics and percutaneous drainage of the abscess has showed the satisfactory outcomes in most patients with iliopsoas abscess. In this report, we present a case of 45-year-old male with diabetes mellitus who had an iliopsoas abscess complicated by sacroiliitis.

Keyword

Iliopsoas abscess; Sacroiliitis; Diabetes mellitus

MeSH Terms

Abscess
Anti-Bacterial Agents
Diabetes Mellitus
Drainage
Humans
Male
Middle Aged
Mortality
Psoas Abscess*
Sacroiliitis*
Anti-Bacterial Agents