Primary psoas abscess in a neonate.

Am J Perinatol

Pediatric Surgical Unit, Department of Pediatrics, Faculty of Medicine, Pecs University, Pecs, Hungary.

Published: May 2006

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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http://dx.doi.org/10.1055/s-2006-939532DOI Listing

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