Year: 2025
Type: article
Study design: Case Report
Abstract: Psoas abscess is an uncommon and often difficult condition to diagnose due to its vague and variable symptoms. While certain signs such as fever, back pain, and difficulty walking may be associated with it, they are not consistently present in all cases. These abscesses can arise spontaneously or as a result of an underlying condition. Spontaneous cases are more frequently observed in individuals with compromised immune systems or other chronic health issues, although they may occasionally occur without any clear predisposing factors. We describe a case involving a 36-year-old male without known underlying conditions who developed a spontaneous psoas abscess. This case highlights the importance of maintaining a broad diagnostic perspective, even when conventional risk factors are absent, and raises the possibility that other, less well-defined contributors to this condition may exist.
Source: Cureus
DOI: 10.7759/cureus.82203
Authors: Petar Martinovski, Anthony Bally, Jake Vinton, Sarkis Kouyoumjian
Institutions: Wayne State University, Detroit Medical Center
Language: English
Subfield: Surgery
Field: Medicine
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: diamond
OpenAlex ID: W4409401564