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ArticleCase reports in medicine2025

Iliopsoas Abscess Heralding the Diagnosis of Crohn's Disease in a Young Male.

Majed Ali, Karam Karam, Emanuel-Youssef Dib, Lamia Azizi, Elias Fiani

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Majed AliDepartment of Internal Medicine, University of Balamand, Beirut, Lebanon.ORCID https://orcid.org/0009-0001-9817-3705
Karam KaramDepartment of Gastroenterology, University of Balamand, Beirut, Lebanon.ORCID https://orcid.org/0009-0001-1914-320X
Emanuel-Youssef DibDepartment of Internal Medicine, University of Balamand, Beirut, Lebanon.ORCID https://orcid.org/0009-0002-6818-5366
Lamia AziziDepartment of Radiology, University of Balamand, Beirut, Lebanon.ORCID https://orcid.org/0009-0003-1541-6009
Elias FianiDepartment of Gastroenterology, University of Balamand, Beirut, Lebanon.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3204-9098

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Abstract

Iliopsoas abscess (IPA) is a rare but potentially life-threatening complication that may occur in patients with Crohn's disease. We present the case of a 28-year-old male with Crohn's disease who developed a complicated IPA. Diagnosis was confirmed via CT imaging and colonoscopy, revealing a fistulous connection to the terminal ileum. The treatment involved percutaneous drainage (PCD), antibiotics, and infliximab. Timely diagnosis, appropriate imaging, and multidisciplinary care are critical to prevent morbidity and recurrence in patients with Crohn's disease complicated by IPA. This case highlights the importance of personalized treatment strategies and close follow-up in managing Crohn's-related IPA.

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Crohn's diseasefistulous tractiliopsoas abscess

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