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Iliopsoas Abscess Possibly due to Klebsiella pneumoniae Infection after Chemoradiotherapy for Hypopharyngeal Cancer
Joint Authors
Hyo, Yukiyoshi
Fujisaki, Tomoya
Hyo, Rui
Tanaka, Hiroki
Harada, Tamotsu
Source
Case Reports in Otolaryngology
Issue
Vol. 2016, Issue 2016 (31 Dec. 2016), pp.1-5, 5 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2016-02-16
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
5
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Iliopsoas abscess was once an uncommon condition but now occurs somewhat more frequently due to the increasing number of immunocompromised patients, such as those with diabetes.
We encountered a case of iliopsoas abscess following chemoradiotherapy for hypopharyngeal cancer.
A 60-year-old man was admitted for a sore throat and left neck swelling.
Hypopharyngeal cancer was diagnosed, but the patient refused surgery.
After two rounds of chemotherapy, febrile neutropenia developed and chest computed tomography (CT) revealed an iliopsoas abscess.
The platelet count was low but recovered after administration of antibiotics and could not be explained by puncture of the abscess.
CT-guided drainage eventually improved his symptoms.
Even for disorders of the head and neck region, iliopsoas abscess should be suspected in immunocompromised patients who develop a fever.
CT and magnetic resonance imaging should be performed at an early stage as it is important to determine whether surgical drainage is indicated.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Hyo, Yukiyoshi& Fujisaki, Tomoya& Hyo, Rui& Tanaka, Hiroki& Harada, Tamotsu. 2016. Iliopsoas Abscess Possibly due to Klebsiella pneumoniae Infection after Chemoradiotherapy for Hypopharyngeal Cancer. Case Reports in Otolaryngology،Vol. 2016, no. 2016, pp.1-5.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1102252
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Hyo, Yukiyoshi…[et al.]. Iliopsoas Abscess Possibly due to Klebsiella pneumoniae Infection after Chemoradiotherapy for Hypopharyngeal Cancer. Case Reports in Otolaryngology No. 2016 (2016), pp.1-5.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1102252
American Medical Association (AMA)
Hyo, Yukiyoshi& Fujisaki, Tomoya& Hyo, Rui& Tanaka, Hiroki& Harada, Tamotsu. Iliopsoas Abscess Possibly due to Klebsiella pneumoniae Infection after Chemoradiotherapy for Hypopharyngeal Cancer. Case Reports in Otolaryngology. 2016. Vol. 2016, no. 2016, pp.1-5.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1102252
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-1102252