Primary Psoas Abscess in a Neonate

ABSTRACT A case of primary ileo-psoas abscess in a neonate is presented. Psoas abscess is extremely uncommon in this age group. The role of ultrasound and computed tomography in the diagnosis is demonstrated, and the need for antibiotic therapy is emphasized for a minimum period of 2 weeks.

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Veröffentlicht in:	American journal of perinatology 2006-05, Vol.23 (4), p.253-254
Hauptverfasser:	Vastyan, Attila M, MacKinnon, Ewen A
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	Anti-Bacterial Agents - therapeutic use Drainage Humans Infant, Newborn Infant, Newborn, Diseases - diagnostic imaging Infant, Newborn, Diseases - drug therapy Male Psoas Abscess - diagnostic imaging Psoas Abscess - drug therapy Tomography, X-Ray Computed Ultrasonography
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Zusammenfassung:	ABSTRACT A case of primary ileo-psoas abscess in a neonate is presented. Psoas abscess is extremely uncommon in this age group. The role of ultrasound and computed tomography in the diagnosis is demonstrated, and the need for antibiotic therapy is emphasized for a minimum period of 2 weeks.
ISSN:	0735-1631 1098-8785
DOI:	10.1055/s-2006-939532