HighlightsPsoas muscle is an powerful thigh flexor.Psoas muscle abscess is a rare clinical entity with a high mortality rate.We report a case of psoas abscess presenting with symptoms of acute appendicitis.Surgical drainage and antibiotic therapy was conducted.Patient was released 7 days after treatment with no complications.
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