Magnetic resonance imaging in the diagnosis of a psoas abscess

John J. Stern; Paul M. Stoopack

doi:10.1016/0149-936X(88)90037-9

Research Article| Volume 12, ISSUE 1, P79-80, January 1988

Magnetic resonance imaging in the diagnosis of a psoas abscess

John J. Stern, MD
John J. Stern
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Address reprint requests to: John J. Stern, MD, Division of Infectious Diseases, Cornell University Medical College, 1300 York Avenue, New York, New York 10021.
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Division of Infectious Diseases, Department of Medicine, Cornell University Medical College, New York, New York, USA
Department of Radiology, Cornell University Medical College, New York, New York, USA
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Paul M. Stoopack, MD
Paul M. Stoopack
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Division of Infectious Diseases, Department of Medicine, Cornell University Medical College, New York, New York, USA
Department of Radiology, Cornell University Medical College, New York, New York, USA
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DOI:https://doi.org/10.1016/0149-936X(88)90037-9

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Abstract

Identification of a psoas abscess is often a diagnostic challenge. In this case report the diagnosis and subsequent treatment of a psoas abscess previously suggested by computed tomography was greatly enhanced by magnetic resonance imaging.

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