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Appendicitis causing psoas and liver abscesses—a rare combination

Year: 2026

Type: article

Abstract: We present the case of a young, otherwise healthy male, who presented with synchronous psoas and liver abscesses secondary to acute appendicitis. These are both rare occurrences in the setting of acute appendicitis, which can dramatically increase the case complexity and mortality risk. Their occurrence synchronously has not previously been reported. The patient was managed acutely with percutaneous drainage of the liver abscess and long course antibiotic therapy before undergoing interval appendicectomy with colonoscopy.

Source: Journal of Surgical Case Reports

DOI: 10.1093/jscr/rjag348

Authors: Matea Dominkovic, George Chen

Institution: Westmead Hospital

Language: English

Topic: Appendicitis Diagnosis and Management

Subfield: Emergency Medicine

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $1,000