Primary iliopsoas abscess in an infant: A case report

Primary iliopsoas abscess (IPA) is rare in the infantile period. However, if treatment is not initiated soon, aggressive, and adequate, there is high risk for mortality or permanent damage to the hip joints. We present the case of a preterm neonate who presented at 2 months of age with swelling and...

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Published inJournal of Indian Association of Pediatric Surgeons Vol. 23; no. 4; pp. 222 - 224
Main Authors Chintakrinda, Ajay, Das, Bikramjit, Dogra, Shivani, Mitra, Debasish
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published India Wolters Kluwer India Pvt. Ltd 01.10.2018
Medknow Publications and Media Pvt. Ltd
Medknow Publications & Media Pvt. Ltd
Medknow Publications & Media Pvt Ltd
Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications
Subjects
Age
Antibiotics
Arthritis
Case Report
Case reports
Consent
Hip swelling
iliopsoas abscess
infant
Medical imaging
NMR
Nuclear magnetic resonance
Premature infants
Staphylococcus aureus
Trauma
Ultrasonic imaging
infant
iliopsoas abscess
Hip swelling
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Summary:Primary iliopsoas abscess (IPA) is rare in the infantile period. However, if treatment is not initiated soon, aggressive, and adequate, there is high risk for mortality or permanent damage to the hip joints. We present the case of a preterm neonate who presented at 2 months of age with swelling and restricted movements of the left leg for the past 1 week. A diagnosis of idiopathic left IPA was made due to Staphylococcus aureus which was drained surgically and treated with systemic antibiotics. Currently, the baby is 6 months old with no evidence of any sequelae.
ISSN:0971-9261
1998-3891
DOI:10.4103/jiaps.JIAPS_215_17