[Psoas abscess exteriorized in the groin revealed late after acute pancreatitis]

Abstract

Two cases of psoas abscess complicating acute necrotizing pancreatitis are reported. These cases were particular because the abscesses exteriorized in the groin and symptoms were misleading. The abscesses were detected late, three and five months after the beginning of the pancreatitis respectively. The difficulties in diagnosis and the long delay to diagnosis are emphasized as possible sources of superinfection.