Renal actinomycosis with muscular invasion post-nephrostomy tube placement

Abstract

Perinephric abscesses are a rare complication of nephrostomy tube placement. There are several aerobic bacteria that are common culprits of abscess formation. Here we describe a novel report of a perinephric abscess due to Actinomyces odontolyticus. We describe the presentation of illness, imaging and clinical findings, and the prolonged treatment course needed for this medically complex patient.

Keywords

• Actinomyces
• Perinephric abscess
• Muscular invasion
• Post-nephrostomy complications