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Psoas Abscess

Medical Definition: Abscess of the PSOAS MUSCLES resulting usually from disease of the lumbar vertebrae, with the pus descending into the muscle sheath. The infection is most commonly tuberculous or staphylococcal.
Guide Notes: for coord read note on ABSCESS
Previously Indexed: Abscess (1968-1991),Muscular Diseases (1968-1991)

Psoas Abscess Medical Definitions and Terms

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