A rare presentation of iliopsoas abscess - A case report

A Case of Bilateral Psoas Muscle Abscesses Complicated by Inferior Vena Cava Thrombosis

“…Iliopsoas abscess (IPA) is a rare condition. [ 1 ] Due to the relative rarity and often nonspecific features of IPA, there are frequently delays in the diagnosis and effective management of the condition. [ 1 ] Inferior vena cava (IVC) thrombosis is an underrecognized entity that is associated with significant morbidity and mortality.…”

“…[ 1 ] Due to the relative rarity and often nonspecific features of IPA, there are frequently delays in the diagnosis and effective management of the condition. [ 1 ] Inferior vena cava (IVC) thrombosis is an underrecognized entity that is associated with significant morbidity and mortality. It is estimated that 2.6%–4.0% of patients with lower-extremity deep-vein thrombosis have IVC thrombosis.…”