Left retroperitoneal abscess caused by injury of the right knee

Clin Case Rep. 2020 Jan 28;8(3):426-427. doi: 10.1002/ccr3.2677. eCollection 2020 Mar.

Abstract

Minor trauma rarely triggers a retroperitoneal abscess. The patient' history, careful evaluation of their symptoms, and general examination with a detailed inspection of the skin are helpful to diagnose retroperitoneal abscess.

Keywords: antibiotics; methicillin‐susceptible Staphylococcus aureus; percutaneous drainage; retroperitoneal abscess.

Publication types

  • Case Reports