Tuberculous splenic abscess--a case report and review of literature

Indian J Pathol Microbiol. 2006 Apr;49(2):270-2.

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.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Abdominal Abscess / diagnosis
  • Abdominal Abscess / pathology*
  • Abdominal Abscess / therapy
  • Adult
  • Antitubercular Agents / therapeutic use
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Splenectomy
  • Tuberculosis, Splenic / diagnosis
  • Tuberculosis, Splenic / pathology*
  • Tuberculosis, Splenic / therapy

Substances

  • Antitubercular Agents