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Background:

Peritoneal dialysis is a common treatment for end-stage renal disease.
Infections are a significant complication of peritoneal dialysis.
Klebsiella pneumoniae can cause serious intra-abdominal infections.

Observation:

An 80-year-old woman on peritoneal dialysis presented with prolonged fever, leukocytosis, and elevated C-reactive protein.
Ascitic fluid culture identified Klebsiella pneumoniae.
Initial abdominal ultrasonography was inconclusive.

Findings:

Whole-body gallium-67 imaging suggested an intra-abdominal process mimicking bowel involvement.
SPECT/CT and contrast-enhanced CT precisely localized a low-density mass with peripheral enhancement beneath the abdominal wall.
The mass was confirmed as a deep abdominal abscess.

Implications:

This case highlights the importance of advanced imaging techniques like SPECT/CT and contrast-enhanced CT in diagnosing deep abdominal abscesses in peritoneal dialysis patients.
Early diagnosis and CT-guided percutaneous drainage are crucial for successful management.
Prompt treatment can lead to clinical stabilization and prevent further complications.