Symptoma

Retroperitoneal Abscess

She presented a month later with recurrence at the drainage site. This case highlights this unusual initial presentation of right colonic cancer, the diagnostic dilemma and the poor prognosis associated with it. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

  • Fever

    Disseminated mycobacterial infection after Bacille Calmette-Guérin (BCG) vaccination is a rare disorder, usually presenting with fever, weight loss, anemia, lymphadenopathy and hepatosplenomegaly. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

  • Malaise

    Two weeks later, fever, malaise, and pneumaturia developed and urine culture grew Escherichia coli. Laparotomy revealed a large occult retroperitoneal abscess on the left side, which had been irritating the psoas muscle. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

    It includes : Abdominal pain or flank pain Pain in the groin, hip or referred pain to the knee in a psoas abscess Fever with chills Weakness and malaise Loss of weight Please note that any information or feedback on this website is not intended to replace [healthhype.com]

    Constitutional symptoms : chills, malaise, anorexia and weight loss. Abdominal pain : Not localized due to the unusual site of the abscess. [wikidoc.org]

    Other symptoms are nausea, malaise and weight loss. Psoas muscle abscess may be classified as primary or secondary depending on the presence or absence of underlying disease. [radiopaedia.org]

    Specific symptoms of abdominal abscesses depend on the location of the abscess, but most people have constant discomfort or pain, feel generally sick (malaise), and often have a fever. [msdmanuals.com]

  • Fatigue

    A 71-year-old man presented with pain in his left side, fatigue, fever, nausea, massive subcutaneous emphysema of the neck, and Blumberg sign in the left iliac fossa. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

    Definite and early fatiguing. May have occasional arrests in movement. 3 Severely impaired. Frequent hesitation in initiating movements or arrests in ongoing movement. 4 Can barely perform the task. ‎ Seite 298 - Examinations: 18. [books.google.de]

    Physical Exam General Appearance The patient is usually fatigued & looking ill due to the preexisting risk factor. [wikidoc.org]

    A 63-year-old man with diabetes mellitus,renal failure and neurogenic bladder was hospitalized complaing of general fatigue and a poor appetite. [webview.isho.jp]

  • Abdominal Pain

    A fatal case of appendicitis in a 76-year-old man who presented with progressive abdominal pain, retroperitoneal abscesses and extensive subcutaneous emphysema, is described. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

  • Right Lower Quadrant Tenderness

    Physical examination revealed a distended abdomen with right lower quadrant tenderness. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

  • Right Flank Pain

    We herein present a case of gouty arthritis and avascular necrosis of the femoral head in a 41-year-old woman who complained of fever, right flank pain, body weight loss, swelling over her right lower limb, and 2 weeks of pain in the right hip. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

  • Thigh Pain

    Prior to admission the patient reported a vague 4-week history of left thigh pain and an inability to fully weight bear. She presented to our emergency department with sepsis and acute kidney impairment. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

  • Leg Pain

    We report on two patient who presented with back and leg pain soon after normal deliveries. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

  • Night Sweats

    Case 3 : A 19 year old male presented with high grade fever with rigors, night sweats, vomiting and a constant dull ache in the right lumbar region of 20 days duration. [jpma.org.pk]

  • Subcutaneous Mass

    The abscess dissected through the right lower lobe of the lung and the posterior chest wall to produce a subcutaneous mass. The source of the posterior chest wall mass appeared to be a perinephric abscess. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

The most frequently used image modality for the initial workup of patients with abdominal discomfort is supine abdominal radiography (kidneys, ureters, and bladder [KUB]). [tcmjmed.com]

(See Workup, Computed Tomography.) Sequential, multiple organ failure is the main cause of death. [emedicine.medscape.com]

  • X-Ray Abnormal

    Abscesses near the diaphragm may result in chest x-ray abnormalities such as ipsilateral pleural effusion, elevated or immobile hemidiaphragm, lower lobe infiltrates, and atelectasis. CBC and blood cultures should be done. [merckmanuals.com]

  • Gastric Varices

    The association of gastric varices and left-sided portal hypertension further complicated the differential diagnosis and precluded percutaneous aspiration procedures. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

  • Mycobacterium Chelonae

    To report a case of retroperitoneal abscess caused by Mycobacterium chelonae and treatment. Case report. Private community teaching hospital. A patient was admitted to the hospital following a gunshot to the flank. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

    Retroperitoneal abscess caused by mycobacterium chelonae and treatment. Ann Pharmacother 1993;27:178-179. 13. Rhode CM, Jennings WD. Retroperitoneal retrofascial space infections. Am Surg 1964;30:799-810. 14. Nortan KI, Cohen BA, Reiner MA, et al. [thefreelibrary.com]

  • Mycoplasma Hominis

    We report a case of a retroperitoneal abscess due to Mycoplasma hominis in a young polytraumatized man who developed septicemia under treatment with rifampin and flucloxacillin. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

INTRODUCTION: This study examined the risk factors for initial treatment failure in renal or retroperitoneal abscess as a multicenter study. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

This case highlights this unusual initial presentation of right colonic cancer, the diagnostic dilemma and the poor prognosis associated with it. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Renal Failure DVT Small Bowel Obstruction Arterial Thrombosis UTI Brain abscess Empyema Osteomyelitis Prognosis Depending on the extent of the abscess at the time of diagnosis, the prognosis may vary. [wikidoc.org]

ERCP-associated perforation is a rare complication and can be challenging to diagnose and treat; prompt recognition is mandatory for favorable prognosis. Our patient was managed successfully via nonsurgical approach. 1. [hindawi.com]

It is difficult to discuss the prognosis of CRA, as the mean observation period of the reviewed cases after surgery was too short. [omicsonline.org]

Treatment and prognosis Appropriate antibiotics along with drainage of the abscess are the treatment of choice. [radiopaedia.org]

Retroperitoneal abscess is a rare complication of normal labor and delivery, and no apparent etiology is evident. We report on two patient who presented with back and leg pain soon after normal deliveries. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Certain conditions have both an underlying etiology and multiple body system manifestations due to the underlying etiology. [icd10coded.com]

In addition, the text addresses the complex interface exists between the medical and surgical management of IBD with important information on medical treatment, endoscopic evaluation, pathology, radiology, and etiology. [books.google.de]

Pediatric Considerations Consider necrotizing enterocolitis as an etiology in newborns. [unboundmedicine.com]

[…] transverse mesocolon Perirenal space Kidneys, renal vessels, adrenal glands Posterior pararenal space Contains no major organs and is filled with fat, blood vessels, and lymphatics Bounded by renal fascia and the muscles of the posterior abdominal wall Epidemiology [unboundmedicine.com]

[…] tract ) Multibacterial & anaerobes (if gastrointestinal tract (GIT) is the primary source) Staphylococcus aureus (if from distant septic focus ) Tuberculosis (if secondary to Pott’s disease ) Differentiating retroperitoneal abscess from other Diseases Epidemiology [wikidoc.org]

[…] catheterization in the newborn. [20] A case of chronic splenic abscess occurring as the initial manifestation of pancreatic tail carcinoma has been reported. [21] Splenic abscess has been reported as a rare complication of sleeve gastrectomy. [22, 23] Epidemiology [emedicine.medscape.com]

Leukocytosis is usually not extremely high (between 10,000 and 20,000 in most cases) Blood culture is not always positive (but carries a grave prognosis if positive).Organism depends on the source of abscess as mentioned above in pathophysiology. [wikidoc.org]

[…] renal fascia and the muscles of the posterior abdominal wall Epidemiology Incidence Most common in the 3rd to 6th decades ( 1 ) Slight male predominance ( 1 ) Prevalence Rare condition in which perirenal abscesses are more common ( 2 ) Etiology and Pathophysiology [unboundmedicine.com]

Associated pathophysiologic effects may become life threatening or lead to extended periods of morbidity with prolonged hospitalization. [emedicine.medscape.com]

In our patient, it remains somewhat unclear, which was the pathophysiology of rectal perforation. Ischemia, pre-existing inflammatory bowel disease, and manipulation as the commonest reasons could be excluded. [wjes.biomedcentral.com]

Prompt recognition, early surgical intervention, and optimal use of antibiotics can reduce morbidity and prevent death. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Treatment of the primary disease Prevention of infection, such as perioperative antibiotic prophylaxis Prompt treatment of symptomatic infection Commonly Associated Conditions Bowel perforation Diabetes mellitus Diverticulitis Immunosuppression (HIV, [unboundmedicine.com]

The amputated calyx is carefully ligated with a 4-0 chromic catgut suture to prevent urinary fistula or urinoma formation. [urologysurgery.wordpress.com]

An early ultrasound and drainage in this case may have prevented fistulation of the retroperitoneal abscess through the abdominal wall. Occult retroperitoneal abscess presenting as septic arthritis of the hip. [medical-dictionary.thefreedictionary.com]

In many cases, if the underlying cause can be discovered, an abscess can be prevented. Related wiseGEEK Articles Discuss this Article Telsyst Post 1 This seems like one of those diseases that you just don't know how someone gets something like this. [wisegeekhealth.com]