Polymicrobial retroperitoneal abscess by Salmonella enteritidis and Bacteroides fragilis unmasking cecal cancer

Key Points

• Polymicrobial abscess linked to both salmonella enteritidis and bacteroides fragilis supports detection of underlying issues.
• Case evidence highlights a cecal cancer diagnosis in a patient previously undetected due to the abscess.
• Observational analysis of abscess cases suggests microbial interactions can complicate diagnosis and treatment.
• Findings call for increased awareness in evaluating retroperitoneal abscesses for potential malignancies.