Renal abscess

Case contributed by Jeremy Jones
Diagnosis almost certain

Presentation

Sepsis and diffuse abdominal pain with guarding.

Note: This case has been tagged as "legacy" as it no longer meets image preparation and/or other case publication guidelines.

ct

CT showed a mass adjacent to the right kidney.

Case Discussion

Biopsy confirmed renal abscess. Treatment was successful with percutaneous drainage and a course of antibiotics.

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