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  • Title: Sequestered disc fragment mimicking a psoas abscess.
    Author: Kachramanoglou C, Farmer SF, Choi D.
    Journal: Spine J; 2012 Oct; 12(10):e1-4. PubMed ID: 23026067.
    Abstract:
    BACKGROUND CONTEXT: If a herniated lumbar disc fragment extrudes and migrates away from the spinal column, the radiographic appearances can be confusing. STUDY DESIGN: In this article, we report a rare case of a sequestrated disc fragment in the psoas muscle, discrete from the adjacent disc space, which presented with features similar to a psoas abscess on imaging studies. CONCLUSIONS: It is vital that in such cases the correct diagnosis is made to avoid unnecessary treatments and inappropriate management.
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