Imaging-guided drainage of renal abscess: A case report and literature review

Renal and perinephric abscesses are rare but severe infections of urinary tract. It may have atypical causes and requires usually an emergency management. A young patient presented with right flank pain, fever and chills was diagnosed with a large renal abscess ruptured in perinephric space. He underwent successful percutaneous drainage guided by both ultrasound and computed tomography of the abdomen. The concept of percutaneous route and the role of imaging, particularly ultrasound, in managing such emergencies are discussed alongside with a review of current literature. SECTION HEADINGS: Inflammation and Infection.