Korean J Hepatobiliary Pancreat Surg.  2001 Dec;5(2):125-130.

Splenic Tuberculosis: Two Cases Report

Affiliations
  • 1Department of Surgery, St. Paul's Hospital, Medical College, The Catholic University of Korea.
  • 2Department of Pathology, St. Paul's Hospital, Medical College, The Catholic University of Korea.

Abstract

Splenic tubeculosis is a very rare disorder, few reported in the literature. Here we report 2 patients with splenic tuberculosis, who were admitted to our hospital due to unknown origin fever. Computerized tomography and abdominal ultrasonography revealed the presence of multiple hypodense and anechoic or hypoechoic lesions in spleen. Ultrasonography-guided percutaneous aspiration was suitable in our cases. All laboratory test showed non-specific findings. Splenectomy was performed. After splenectomy they were treated with appropriate antibiotics. They were discharged with a good general condition without any complications.

Keyword

Splenic abscess; Tuberculosis; Splenectomy

MeSH Terms

Anti-Bacterial Agents
Fever of Unknown Origin
Humans
Spleen
Splenectomy
Tuberculosis
Tuberculosis, Splenic*
Ultrasonography
Anti-Bacterial Agents
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