Psoas Abscess:

Terms Related to Psoas Abscess

• Psoas Muscle

  A powerful flexor of the thigh at the hip joint (psoas major) and a weak flexor of the trunk and lumbar spinal column (psoas minor). ...

• Periodontal Abscess

  Localized circumscribed purulent area of inflammation in the periodontal tissue. It is a derivative of marginal periodontitis and commonly associated with suprabony and infrabony pockets ...

• Peritonsillar Abscess

  An abscess in the peritonsillar tissue extending into the tonsil capsule, resulting from suppuration of the tonsil. (Dorland, 27th ed)

• Hepatic, Amebic Abscess

  Liver abscess caused by ENTAMOEBA HISTOLYTICA.

• Subphrenic Abscess

  An abscess beneath the diaphragm. (Dorland, 27th ed)