A case of deep neck abscess with iliopsoas abscess

Abstract

We herein report a case of iliopsoas abscess and deep neck abscess. An 85-year-old man with a history of cancer-bearing and uncontrolled diabetes was initially treated for iliopsoas abscess in the Department of Internal Medicine, but his clinical symptoms did not improve. Contrast-enhanced computed tomography during follow-up revealed a deep neck abscess, and we had to perform drainage surgery urgently in our department; thereafter, the situation improved. To our knowledge, no cases of abscess formation in the iliopsoas muscle and neck have been previously reported. Although this is a rare case, we must keep in mind that infection can occur at multiple sites in the aging population.