Presentation
This 45-year-old man has a history of renal cell carcinoma. Radical nephrectomy was performed one month earlier. He now presents with fever and left flank pain.
Patient Data
Age: 45 years old
Gender: Male
From the case:
Post nephrectomy abscess formation
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CT scan shows a large collection with internal septation and peripheral contrast enhancement in the left renal bed which is extending into the subcutaneous tissue with associated involvement of the left psoas muscle.There are also multiple hyperdense stones in the gallbladder and a small epigastric hernia.
Case Discussion
Post nephrectomy abscess formation in a 45-year old man with radical nephrectomy performed for renal cell carcinoma.