Yeungnam Univ J Med.  1986 Dec;3(1):339-342. 10.12701/yujm.1986.3.1.339.

A case Report of Splenic Abscess

• Shim MC
• Song SK
• Kim HJ
• Kwun KB

• KMID: 2373901
• DOI: http://doi.org/10.12701/yujm.1986.3.1.339

Abstract

Splenic abscess is an uncommon lesion and may be present either as a localized area of infection in the spleen or as a part of generalized sepsis. The diagnosis is difficult because of the rather nonspecific clinical picture. Hence, splenic abscess has a high mortality rate and is after diagnosed only at autopsy. Computerized tomography (CT) offers the clinician a reliable tool for the diagnosis of intra-abdominal abscess. A successful outcome is dependent on an early diagnosis and prompt treatment by splenectomy with antibiotic cover. We experienced a care of splenic abscess which was diagnosed by CT and treated by splenectomy with antibiotics. Postoperative course was relatively uneventful.

MeSH Terms

Abdominal Abscess
Abscess*
Anti-Bacterial Agents
Autopsy
Diagnosis
Early Diagnosis
Mortality
Sepsis
Spleen
Splenectomy
Anti-Bacterial Agents