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Am J Perinatol 2006; 23(4): 253-254
DOI: 10.1055/s-2006-939532
Copyright © 2006 by Thieme Medical Publishers, Inc., 333 Seventh Avenue, New York, NY 10001, USA.

Primary Psoas Abscess in a Neonate

Attila M. Vastyan1 , Ewen A. MacKinnon2
  • 1Pediatric Surgical Unit, Department of Pediatrics, Faculty of Medicine, Pecs University, Pecs, Hungary
  • 2Pediatric Surgical Unit, Sheffield Children's Hospital, Sheffield, United Kingdom
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Publication Date:
19 April 2006 (online)

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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.

KEYWORDS

Pediatric - psoas abscess

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Attila M VastyanM.D. 

Pediatric Surgeon, Pediatric Surgical Unit, Department of Pediatrics, Faculty of Medicine, Pecs University

Jozsef A. u. 07, H-7623 Pecs, Hungary

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