Gout of the iliopsoas muscle combined with tuberculosis infection causing persistent fever: a case report and literature review

The development of an iliopsoas abscess as a consequence of gout in the iliopsoas muscle combined with tuberculosis infection is rare. Making a diagnosis in such an unusual case can be challenging. For patients with unexplained high fever as the main clinical symptom, systemic anti-infective treatment alone may not be effective. High-throughput gene sequencing for various pathogens is very helpful in identifying the cause of the pathogen. Open surgical intervention using a para-rectus approach for effective drainage is highly effective and a routine procedure.