“…Early diagnosis is key to therapeutic success. 6 , 8 , 9 , 12 , 16 Classically, there is fever, 1 , 3 , 4 , 6 - 8 , 14 , 18 abdominal/lumbar pains, and a pulsating mass 1 , 4 , 6 - 8 , 14 , 18 in the presence of an infectious condition (osteomyelitis, urinary infections, tuberculosis, gastroenteritis, and soft tissue infections) 1 , 4 , 6 , 11 , 14 and/or immunosuppression caused by diseases or medications (cancer, renal failure requiring dialysis, HIV, diabetes, corticosteroids). However, asymptomatic cases can also occur.…”