Splenic abscess due to Salmonella enterica infection successfully treated with percutaneous drainage.
Rev Esp Enferm Dig
; 2024 Jun 04.
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| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-38832595
ABSTRACT
A 66-year-old female presented to our hospital with diffuse abdominal pain and diarrhea. An abdominal CT showed a splenic abscess of 9.9 x 6.1 x 6.5 cm. A conservative approach with US-guided percutaneous drainage and antibiotic treatment was performed successfully. Splenic abscess is a rare complication of Salmonella spp infection. In selected cases, percutaneous drainage can be performed safely with good efficacy.
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