A case of retroperitoneal abscess caused by infection of urachal remnant

Abstract

Abstract Infection of urachal remnant may cause recurrent abscesses. In the current case report, we describe a urachal remnant infection leading to a retroperitoneal abscess, which is an extremely rare condition. In such cases, the recommended treatment is urachal remnant resection.

Keywords

• retroperitoneal abscess
• urachal remnant
• ureteral resection