abscess An abscess is a collection of pus that has built up within the tissue of the body. Signs and symptoms of abscesses include redness, pain, warmth, and swelling. The swelling may feel fluid-filled when pressed. The area of redness often extends b ...

in the psoas muscle of the abdomen may be caused by lumbar tuberculosis. Owing to the

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attachments of the iliopsoas, such an abscess may drain inferiorly into the upper

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thigh and present as a swelling in the region. The sheath of the muscle arises from the lumbar vertebrae and the intervertebral discs between the vertebrae. The disc is more susceptible to infection, from tuberculosis and ''Salmonella discitis''. The infection can spread into the psoas muscle sheath. Treatment may involve drainage and antibiotics.

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Muscular disorders Peritoneum disorders {{endocrine-disease-stub

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