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Psoas Abscess and Pott’s Disease Masked by Concomitant Invasive Staphylococcus aureus Disease: A Case of Misleading Diagnosis

Year: 2023

Type: article

Abstract: is considered the most frequent causative agent. Nevertheless, psoas abscess persistent lack of improvement or any relapse after successful treatment should remind us to exclude other potential diagnoses. Although less frequently, Pott's disease is still one of the predisposing causes, especially in patients with immunocompromised status. This clinical condition has an indolent course and requires a high index of suspicion to avoid severe morbidity. Early recognition and targeted treatment are the principal means of ensuring tuberculosis control. Here we report a very interesting case of a psoas abscess and Pott's disease in a patient suffering from a misleading diagnosis of invasive staphylococcal disease.

Source: Cureus

DOI: 10.7759/cureus.47679

Authors: Patricia Bernardo, Rita Gonçalves Pereira, Carla Nobre, Filipa Silva, Vanessa Figueiredo

Institution: Hospital de São Bernardo

Language: English

Topic: Infectious Diseases and Tuberculosis

Subfield: Infectious Diseases

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: diamond

OpenAlex ID: W4387933126