Large Renal Abscess in Pregnancy: Case Report of a Rare Finding

The incidence of renal abscesses during pregnancy has not been well-established. A renal abscess is usually secondary to the complications of acute pyelonephritis and can lead to severe consequences, including fetal and/or maternal death. Little is known about the incidence of renal abscesses in pregnant women; however, the literature consistently refers to it as an extremely rare occurrence. We report a case of a large renal abscess discovered in the early postpartum period following a recurrent urinary tract infection and flank pain during pregnancy. The patient was successfully managed with abscess drainage and prolonged antibiotics.