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Primary retroperitoneal abscess caused by Candida glabrata
Bhavin C Patel1, Siddharth A Wayangankar, Elizabeth Ngo
1Department of Internal Medicine, University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center, Oklahoma City, OK 73104, USA. bhavin-patel@ouhsc.edu
The American Journal of the Medical Sciences
|June 29, 2012
Summary
Retroperitoneal abscesses often present subtly, leading to delayed diagnosis and poor outcomes. This case highlights a rare primary fungal retroperitoneal abscess caused by Candida glabrata.
Area of Science:
- Medicine
- Infectious Diseases
- Surgery
Background:
- Retroperitoneal abscesses are often diagnosed late, leading to increased patient morbidity and mortality.
- Common causes include renal or gastrointestinal issues, with many retroperitoneal abscesses being polymicrobial.
- Primary retroperitoneal abscesses without an identifiable source are less common.
Observation:
- This study reports a rare case of a primary retroperitoneal abscess.
- The causative organism identified was Candida glabrata, a fungus.
- The patient's presentation was insidious, typical of retroperitoneal abscesses.
Findings:
- Fungal causes of retroperitoneal abscesses are exceptionally rare.
- Candida glabrata was identified as the sole pathogen in this primary retroperitoneal abscess.
- This case underscores the importance of considering non-bacterial etiologies.
Implications:
- Delayed diagnosis and inadequate drainage significantly worsen outcomes for retroperitoneal abscesses.
- This case expands the known spectrum of pathogens causing primary retroperitoneal abscesses.
- Further research into rare fungal causes of retroperitoneal infections is warranted.
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