Vastyan Attila M, MacKinnon Ewen A
Pediatric Surgical Unit, Department of Pediatrics, Faculty of Medicine, Pecs University, Pecs, Hungary.
Am J Perinatol. 2006 May;23(4):253-4. doi: 10.1055/s-2006-939532. Epub 2006 Apr 19.
A case of primary ileo-psoas abscess in a neonate is presented. Psoas abscess is extremely uncommon in this age group. The role of ultrasound and computed tomography in the diagnosis is demonstrated, and the need for antibiotic therapy is emphasized for a minimum period of 2 weeks.