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Introduction: Psoas abscess is a collection of pus in theiliopsoas. It was divided into two groups as primary andsecondary according to their origin. The most commonbacterial cause is Staphylococcus aureus, includingmethicillin-resistant S. aureus (MRSA). MycobacteriumTuberculosis is a rare cause of psoas abscess.Case report: In this case, we aimed to show psoas abscessdue to Mycobacter tuberculosis in a case who presented tohospital with nonspecific symptoms and weight loss.Conclusion: It is more common in underdeveloped anddeveloping countries. Symptoms and signs of psoas abscessinclude back or flank pain, fever, inguinal mass, limp,anorexia, and weight loss. The presenting symptoms may benonspecific.
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Atrial fibrillation (AF) is the most common cardiac arrhythmia.It is an irregular and often rapid heart rate that can increaseyour risk of strokes, heart failure and other heart-relatedcomplications. There are many reasons in the etiology of AF.Hiatal hernia (HH) is rare but one of them.Case report: In this case, we present a case of AF associatedwith HH. HH causes protrusion of the abdominal contents intothe chest cavity, and can directly impinge on the left atrium.Conclusion: The anatomical proximity of the left atrium toherniated gastric contents raises the possibility of mechanicalirritation of the atria, autonomic neural connections orinflammation that may increase the risk for AF.