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  • Nephrology
  • Surgical Complications
  • Immunology

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  • Abdominal abscesses are frequent complications following surgical procedures.
  • Immunosuppression increases the risk and complexity of abscess formation.
  • Kidney transplant recipients are particularly susceptible to infections and complications.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate an uncommon cause of an abscess-like abdominal mass in a kidney transplant recipient.
  • To highlight the diagnostic challenges associated with atypical abscesses in immunocompromised patients.
  • To emphasize the importance of surgical exploration for definitive diagnosis.

Main Methods:

  • Case report of a kidney transplant patient presenting with an abdominal abscess-like mass.
  • Surgical intervention for abscess removal and tissue sampling.
  • Histopathological and etiological analysis of the removed mass.

Main Results:

  • An unusual etiology for the abdominal abscess was identified.
  • The cause could only be definitively determined after surgical removal of the mass.
  • The patient's immunosuppressed status potentially contributed to the atypical presentation.

Conclusions:

  • Atypical abdominal abscesses can occur in kidney transplant patients.
  • Surgical removal is crucial for diagnosing rare etiological factors.
  • Early diagnosis and management are vital for patient outcomes in immunocompromised individuals.