Distant abscesses are uncommon during the episode of acute pancreatitis (AP). However, these are possible sequalae of necrotizing pancreatitis and should be treated appropriately to prevent serious septic complications. We demonstrate a case of a 56-year-old male patient who presented with severe necrotizing pancreatitis and distant retroperitoneal abscess that reached femoral region and was detected on diagnostic imaging scans. Combination of surgical and supportive therapy was employed, and the patient recovered well with no permanent consequences. Our article highlights the importance of quick and accurate diagnosis and timely intervention in this rare type of pancreatitis complication.

Family Medicine Department Health centre Zagreb Zagreb Croatia

Internal Medicine Clinic with Dialysis Center University Clinical Hospital Mostar Bosnia and Herzegovina

Surgery Department University Clinical Hospital Sveti Duh Zagreb Croatia

Surgery Department University Clinical Hospital Zagreb Croatia

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