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Subphrenic abscess simulating metastatic carcinoma.

Y Sidi, F Solomon, G Goren

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    Subphrenic abscesses pose a diagnostic challenge in cancer patients, often mimicking metastatic disease. Early identification is critical for timely intervention and improved outcomes in these complex cases.

    Area of Science:

    • Oncology
    • Infectious Disease

    Background:

    • Subphrenic abscesses are intra-abdominal infections that can occur post-surgery.
    • Cancer patients, particularly those with a history of abdominal or renal malignancies, may be at increased risk.

    Observation:

    • Two cases of subphrenic abscess are presented in patients with prior pancreatic and renal cell carcinoma resections.
    • Clinical presentation included cachexia and low-grade fever, occurring months to a year after surgery.
    • Both patients were initially misdiagnosed with metastatic carcinoma.

    Findings:

    • Despite aggressive antibiotic therapy, both patients developed sepsis and succumbed to their illness.
    • The study highlights the difficulty in differentiating subphrenic abscess from metastatic spread in cancer survivors.

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  • Diagnostic ambiguity contributed to delayed or inappropriate treatment.

    • Implications:

    • Emphasizes the critical need for careful diagnostic evaluation in cancer patients presenting with vague symptoms post-surgery.
    • Suggests that subphrenic abscess should be considered in the differential diagnosis, even without clear signs of metastasis.
    • Improved diagnostic strategies are essential to prevent fatal outcomes from treatable infections in this vulnerable population.