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World J Clin Cases. Feb 16, 2022; 10(5): 1702-1708
Published online Feb 16, 2022. doi: 10.12998/wjcc.v10.i5.1702
Aseptic abscess in the abdominal wall accompanied by monoclonal gammopathy simulating the local recurrence of rectal cancer: A case report
Yan Yu, Yong-Dong Feng, Chao Zhang, Ran Li, De-An Tian, Huan-Jun Huang
Yan Yu, De-An Tian, Huan-Jun Huang, Department of Gastroenterology, Tongji Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan 430030, Hubei Province, China
Yong-Dong Feng, Department of Gastrointestinal Surgery Center, Tongji Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan 430030, Hubei Province, China
Chao Zhang, Institute of Pathology, Tongji Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan 430030, Hubei Province, China
Ran Li, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan 430030, Hubei Province, China
Author contributions: Yu Y, Huang HJ, and Feng YD were the patient’s doctors; Yu Y reviewed the literature and contributed to manuscript drafting; Yu Y, Feng YD, and Tian DA conducted the data analyses and interpretation; Li R and Zhang C performed the microbiological and pathological analyses and interpretation, and contributed to manuscript drafting; Huang HJ was responsible for revising the manuscript for important intellectual content; all authors issued final approval for the version to be submitted.
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Corresponding author: Huan-Jun Huang, MD, Additional Professor, Department of Gastroenterology, Tongji Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, No. 1095 Jiefang Road, Wuhan 430030, Hubei Province, China. ttkxbbmm2013@yeah.net
Received: September 21, 2021
Peer-review started: September 21, 2021
First decision: December 2, 2021
Revised: December 7, 2021
Accepted: December 31, 2021
Article in press: December 31, 2021
Published online: February 16, 2022
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Core Tip

Core Tip: We report a case of aseptic abscess (AA) in the abdominal wall accompanied by monoclonal gammopathy of undetermined significance (MGUS) at 5 years after laparoscopic proctectomy. This case report describes the clinical characteristics, laboratory findings, computed tomography images, and treatment, and discusses the possible relationship between AAs and a medical history that includes past surgery, MGUS, diabetes, or chemotherapy.