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. 2006 Nov;98(11):1855–1856.

A case of bilateral psoas abscesses and lumbar osteomyelitis due to recurrent salmonella infection.

Mustafa Altay 1, Mehmet Kanbay 1, Ilhan Kurultak 1, Fatma Aybala Altay 1, Timucin Aydogan 1, Ali Akcay 1, Murat Duranay 1
PMCID: PMC2569776  PMID: 17128697

Abstract

Psoas abscess and lumbar osteomyelitis due to salmonella infection is very rare, although it is frequently seen all over the world. These two complications have severe clinical progress, poor prognosis and high mortality. Here, we report a case of salmonellosis presenting with bilateral multiple psoas abscesses and lumbar osteomyelitis, which resolved completely following medical treatment and percutoneous drainage of abscess.

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