Travmayı Takiben Kalça Septik Artritinin Eşlik Ettiği İliopsoas Apsesi

Abstract

Iliopsoas abscess is a relatively uncommon but potentially life-threatening infection of extraperitoneal compartment. Iliopsoas abscess may be classified as primary or secondary. Primary abscess results from hematogenous spread of an infectious process from an occult source in the body. Trauma resulting in intramuscular hematoma formation can predispose to primary iliopsoas abscess formation. Iliopsoas abscess should be considered in patients presenting with lower back or hip pain and fever associated with trauma. Here, we describe two adolescent cases with iliopsoas abscess complicated by septic arthritis following trauma.