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Psoas abscess from ureteric stone perforation

Gavin M. Langille, Richard W. Norman

Department of Urology, Dalhousie University, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
Address correspondence to Dr. Richard W Norman, Suite 620, 5991 Spring Garden Road, Halifax, NS B3H 1Y6 Canada

Canadian Journal of Urology 2010, 17(5), 5408-5410.

Abstract

This case illustrates a rare complication of an impacted ureteric stone which eroded through the wall of the ureter leading to formation of a psoas abscess. Ureteric stent placement and percutaneous drainage of the abscess were insuffi cient to resolve the problem. Renal scan revealed poor function and the left kidney was removed. It showed evidence of acute supporative pyelonephritis with nephrolithiasis.

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