Abstract
Splenic abscess due to tuberculosis is a rare condition and is mostly diagnosed in immuno-compromised hosts. A case of tuberculous splenic abscess detected incidentally after splenectomy without any underlying disease is reported in an immuno-competent patient.
MeSH terms
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Abdominal Abscess / diagnosis
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Abdominal Abscess / pathology*
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Abdominal Abscess / therapy
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Adult
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Antitubercular Agents / therapeutic use
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Humans
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Male
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Splenectomy
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Tuberculosis, Splenic / diagnosis
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Tuberculosis, Splenic / pathology*
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Tuberculosis, Splenic / therapy