Author/Authors :
Sorkhi, Hadi Non- Communicable Pediatric Diseases Research Center - Health Research Institute - Babol University of Medical Sciences, Babol, IR , Hadipour, Abbas The Clinical Research Development Unit of Amirkola Children's Hospital - Babol University of Medical Sciences, Babol, IR Iran , Mohammadi, Mohsen Non-Communicable Pediatric Diseases Research Center - Health Research Institute - Babol University of Medical Sciences, Babol, IR Iran , Hajipour, Sajedeh The Clinical Research Development Unit of Amirkola Children's Hospital - Babol University of Medical Sciences, Babol, IR Iran
Abstract :
Background: Urinary tract infection (UTI) is common in children and has many
complications, but simultaneous occurrence of renal abscess and splenic abscess is
rare.
Case report: In this case report, a 10-year-old boy with right flank, abdominal pain
and high-grade fever was referred to Pediatric Nephrology Ward at Amirkola
Children's Hospital, northern Iran. In this patient abdominal ultrasonography
revealed renal and splenic abscesses simultaneously. The patient was treated with
kidney abscess drainage with the insertion of double-J (DJ) stent plus antibiotic
therapy for about 4 weeks. An abdominal CT scan revealed complete cure and he
was discharged with good condition.
Conclusions: Simultaneous occurrence of renal and splenic abscess should be
considered in any patient accompanied with underline urinary tract obstruction.
Keywords :
Urinary Tract Infections , Ultrasonography , Abscess , Renal
