Open AccessPsoas major abscess by heroin addictive patients: A case report
Author(s) -
Z Bumbasirević,
G Slavisa Zagorac,
R Aleksandar Lesic,
Vesna Bumbaširević,
M Ljubomir Djurasic
Publication year - 2011
Publication title -
acta chirurgica iugoslavica
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 2406-0887
pISSN - 0354-950X
DOI - 10.2298/aci1103117b
Subject(s) - medicine , groin , abscess , heroin , percutaneous , surgery , cellulitis , antibiotics , anesthesia , drug , psychiatry , microbiology and biotechnology , biology
Drug abuse is related to many medical complications, which depend on the drug type, dose injected, the method of delivery and site of injection. We report a case of psoas abscess in young heroin addict, HIV negative, who was admitted in Emergency Center of Clinical Center in Belgrade because of fever, anaemia, prostration and right groin pain. Clinical and radiological examination were performed. CT showed large abscess of the right psoas muscle, 12 x 4 cm large. Treatment included percutaneous drainage and administration of iv antibiotics. There is regression of inflamation. At discharge patient was in good condition without signs of infection.