Ischiorectal abscess with retroperitoneal extension: masquerading as an appendicular abscess

Kalyani Dnyaneshwar Aher; Minakshi Gadhire; Naman Jain; Prafulla Salunkhe

doi:10.18203/2349-2902.isj20253055

Authors

Kalyani Dnyaneshwar Aher Department of General Surgery, Lokmanya Tilak Municipal Medical College and Hospital, Sion, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
Minakshi Gadhire Department of General Surgery, Lokmanya Tilak Municipal Medical College and Hospital, Sion, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
Naman Jain Department of General Surgery, Lokmanya Tilak Municipal Medical College and Hospital, Sion, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
Prafulla Salunkhe Department of General Surgery, Lokmanya Tilak Municipal Medical College and Hospital, Sion, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.18203/2349-2902.isj20253055

Keywords:

Ischiorectal abscess, Perianal, Retroperitoneal infection, Retroperitoneal spread

Abstract

The occurrence of a retroperitoneal abscess as an extension of ischiorectal abscess is exceedingly rare. It’s presentation may be late or atypical. Here, we present a case report of a 27-year-old male who developed an ischiorectal abscess with late symptoms of retroperitoneal spread. Retroperitoneal extension was diagnosed radiologically following complaints of right iliac fossa pain and loose motions. Early surgical management was performed successfully.

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