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Postgrad Med J 2004;80:459-462 doi:10.1136/pgmj.2003.017665
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Iliopsoas abscesses

  1. I H Mallick1,
  2. M H Thoufeeq2,
  3. T P Rajendran3
  1. 1University Department of Surgery, Royal Free and University College Medical School, Hampstead, London, UK
  2. 2General Medicine, Peterborough District General Hospital, Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, UK
  3. 3Diana Princess of Wales Hospital, Grimsby, Lincolnshire, UK
  1. Correspondence to:
 Mr I H Mallick
 University Department of Surgery, Royal Free and University College Medical School, Hampstead, London NW3 2QG, UK; i.mallickrfc.ucl.ac.uk
  • Received 1 December 2003
  • Accepted 10 February 2004

Abstract

Iliopsoas abscess is a relatively uncommon condition that can present with vague clinical features. Its insidious onset and occult characteristics can cause diagnostic delays, resulting in high mortality and morbidity. The epidemiology, aetiology, clinical features, and management of iliopsoas abscess are discussed.

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