An Atypical Case of Psoas Abscess in an Elderly Patient
Journal Title: European Journal of Geriatrics and Gerontology - Year 2019, Vol 1, Issue 1
Abstract
Psoas abscess (PA), the accumulation of suppurative fluid in the fascia surrounding the psoas muscle, is a rare condition, with difficult diagnosis. Pain, fever, and limping are its main symptoms. In this paper, we report a case of PA presenting with non-specific symptoms, such as pain and fatigue. After the diagnosis, drainage of PA was performed, and intravenous antibiotic treatment was started immediately. The patient was discharged with improvements in his general condition after three weeks of treatment. This case suggests that PA should be considered in geriatric patients presenting with nonspecific symptoms such as fatigue, loss of appetite and weight loss as well as waist and hip pain. Early diagnosis may significantly decrease the risk of morbidity and mortality.
Authors and Affiliations
Çağlar Coşarderelioğlu, Remzi Bahşi, Hande Selvi Öztorun, Volkan Atmış, Ahmet Yalçın, Sevgi Aras, Murat Varlı
Keywords
Related Articles
- EP ID EP48040
- DOI 10.4274/ejgg.galenos.2019.32
- Views 342
- Downloads 0
Frequency of Poor Sleep Quality and Related Factors in Geriatric Patients
Objective: Sleep is a necessary and indispensable activity of human life, and it is a physiological need as crucial as eating, drinking, breathing and excretion. This study aims to investigate the frequency of poor sleep...
Relationship Between Frailty and Inflammation
Objective: It has been suggested that inflammation plays a role in the pathogenesis of frailty and many studies have been carried out to understand the underlying mechanism. In this study, the relationship between frailt...
Retrospective Evaluation of Geriatric Inpatients with Nephrotic Syndrome: A Single Centre Experience
Objective: Nephrotic syndrome frequently develops because of primary kidney disease in older adults. The most common secondary cause is diabetic nephropathy. This study aims to investigate the frequency of nephrotic synd...
The Frequency of Sarcopenia and Associated Factors in Older Patients with Rheumatoid Arthritis
Objective: Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a progressive, systemic, and autoimmune disease. On the other hand, sarcopenia is a Geriatric syndrome characterized by a decrease in muscle mass and strength. Identifying and dete...
The Synergistic Effects of Lipoic Acid and Vitamin B in Sarcopenia
No summary