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.
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