Iliospsoas Abscess Flashcards
1
Q
iliopsoas abscess
A
collection of pus in the iliopsoas compartment
2
Q
what organism causes it
A
staph aureus
3
Q
risk factors
A
IV drug user Crohns vertebral osteomyelitis colorectal cancer endocarditis
4
Q
signs
A
back/flank pain
fever
limp
weight loss
5
Q
investigation
A
CT
6
Q
management
A
percutaneous drainage
antibiotics
