Successful Medical Management of a Retroperitoneal Abscess: A Difficult Diagnosis in Pyrexia of Unknown Origin
Joint Authors
Ishan, U. G. H.
Thilakasiri, M. C. K.
Weeratunga, P. N.
Lanerolle, R. D.
Source
Case Reports in Infectious Diseases
Issue
Vol. 2020, Issue 2020 (31 Dec. 2020), pp.1-5, 5 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2020-03-27
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
5
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Retroperitoneal abscesses are uncommon conditions with occult and insidious presentations.
There is often a lack of abdominal signs and ultrasound findings, causing a delay in diagnosis and definitive treatment, leading to poor patient outcomes.
We report a case of right-sided retroperitoneal abscess of a 28-year-old female patient with diabetes mellitus.
Prior to admission, the patient reported a vague 2 weeks history of right-sided back and abdominal pain and dysuria.
She presented to our medical ward with suspected pyelonephritis with right-sided renal abscess.
A retroperitoneal abscess involving the right renal fossa was revealed on an urgent CT scan.
The patient underwent percutaneous ultrasound-guided pigtail catheter drainage.
Patient clinically and biochemically improved with medical management gradually over 2 weeks.
This case report highlights the importance of investigating for recurrent urinary tract infections of diabetics which are often overlooked in general practice.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Ishan, U. G. H.& Thilakasiri, M. C. K.& Weeratunga, P. N.& Lanerolle, R. D.. 2020. Successful Medical Management of a Retroperitoneal Abscess: A Difficult Diagnosis in Pyrexia of Unknown Origin. Case Reports in Infectious Diseases،Vol. 2020, no. 2020, pp.1-5.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1148177
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Ishan, U. G. H.…[et al.]. Successful Medical Management of a Retroperitoneal Abscess: A Difficult Diagnosis in Pyrexia of Unknown Origin. Case Reports in Infectious Diseases No. 2020 (2020), pp.1-5.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1148177
American Medical Association (AMA)
Ishan, U. G. H.& Thilakasiri, M. C. K.& Weeratunga, P. N.& Lanerolle, R. D.. Successful Medical Management of a Retroperitoneal Abscess: A Difficult Diagnosis in Pyrexia of Unknown Origin. Case Reports in Infectious Diseases. 2020. Vol. 2020, no. 2020, pp.1-5.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1148177
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-1148177