# Uncommon Development of Intra-abdominal Abscesses Following Acute Pancreatitis: A Case Report

## TL;DR

A 52-year-old man with acute pancreatitis developed rare intra-abdominal abscesses, highlighting the need to consider such complications in similar cases.

## Contribution

The paper presents a rare case of intra-abdominal abscesses following acute pancreatitis.

## Key findings

- The patient had acute pancreatitis and developed left perinephric and intra-abdominal abscesses.
- This case emphasizes the importance of considering extra-pancreatic abscesses in patients with ongoing abdominal symptoms.
- Intra-abdominal abscesses are uncommon complications of acute pancreatitis.

## Abstract

Acute pancreatitis is not an uncommon gastrointestinal condition with the potential for both local and systemic complications. While pancreatic necrosis and pseudocyst formation are well-recognized complications, the formation of distant intra-abdominal abscesses is a rare occurrence. We report the case of a 52-year-old man who presented to the emergency department with abdominal pain, noted to be secondary to pancreatitis. Abdominal imaging additionally revealed a left perinephric abscess with additional intra-abdominal abscesses thought to be secondary to acute pancreatitis.

This case highlights an uncommon complication of pancreatitis and underscores the importance of considering extra-pancreatic abscess formation in patients with persistent or recurrent abdominal symptoms.