TB Research

Psoas Abscess and Pott’s Disease Masked by Concomitant Invasive Staphylococcus aureus Disease: A Case of Misleading Diagnosis

Patrícia Bernardo, Rita Gonçalves Pereira, Carla Nobre, Filipa Silva, Vanessa Figueiredo

Cureus · 2023-10

Abstract

is considered the most frequent causative agent. Nevertheless, psoas abscess persistent lack of improvement or any relapse after successful treatment should remind us to exclude other potential diagnoses. Although less frequently, Pott's disease is still one of the predisposing causes, especially in patients with immunocompromised status. This clinical condition has an indolent course and requires a high index of suspicion to avoid severe morbidity. Early recognition and targeted treatment are the principal means of ensuring tuberculosis control. Here we report a very interesting case of a psoas abscess and Pott's disease in a patient suffering from a misleading diagnosis of invasive staphylococcal disease.

MeSH terms

  • Medicine
  • Etiology
  • Abscess
  • Staphylococcus aureus
  • Tuberculosis
  • Disease
  • Epidural abscess
  • Surgery
  • Concomitant