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  • Title: Iliacus abscess with radiculopathy mimicking herniated nucleus pulposus: Additional diagnostic value of magnetic resonance imaging.
    Author: Kim DH, Woo SH, Lee WJ.
    Journal: Niger J Clin Pract; 2017 Mar; 20(3):392-393. PubMed ID: 28256498.
    Abstract:
    An iliacus abscess is an extremely rare cause of low back pain. With an iliacus abscess, the classical signs seen with a psoas abscess are frequently absent. Therefore, a timely diagnosis at the initial visit is difficult and inadequate treatment usually results in high mortality. Here, we report the case of 19-year-old man who presented with acute low back pain with radiculopathy and was ultimately diagnosed with an iliacus muscle abscess.
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