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Query: UMLS:C0694551 (
right lower quadrant pain
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We present a case of a previously healthy 15-year-old girl with fever,
right lower quadrant pain
, and hip pain. Her history was notable for a recent laparoscopic appendectomy that was complicated by the development of intraabdominal abscesses. She reported normal bowel movements and good appetite on a regular diet, although she did endorse a recent 5-kg weight loss. Further investigation and examination revealed a diagnosis of Crohn's disease with recurrent psoas muscle abscess as the etiology of her pain and fevers.
Psoas abscess
is a rare complication of Crohn's disease, and vague presenting symptoms may complicate its diagnosis. This case demonstrates the importance of maintaining a broad differential diagnosis when treating a child presenting with abdominal pain and fever.
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PMID:A 15-year-old girl with fever and abdominal pain. 2580 29
