Psoas abscess related to spontaneous abortion, intra‐uterine contraceptive device and curettage
- 1 April 1993
- journal article
- case report
- Published by Wiley in Acta Obstetricia et Gynecologica Scandinavica
- Vol. 72 (3) , 223-224
- https://doi.org/10.3109/00016349309013378
Abstract
This case report presents a patient with a psoas abscess related to a dilatation and (aspiration) curettage for an incomplete abortion with an IUD. Psoas abscess is extremely rare in obstetrics and gynecology and a life threatening condition. It is important to recognize the clinical presentation. Psoas abscess should be suspected in patients presenting with fever, pain in the leg, thigh, or low back region. Whether antibiotic prophylaxis in abortion curettage may prevent this and other complications is discussed.Keywords
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