Abstract
Splenic abscess is a rare entity normally associated with underlying diseases. We report a case of splenic abscess with large gas formation in a non-diabetic and non-immunosuppressed patient after surgery for colon perforation. The most frequent cause of splenic abscess is septic embolism arising from bacterial endocarditis. Splenic abscess has a high rate of mortality when it is diagnosed late. Computed tomography resolved any diagnostic doubt, and subsequent surgery confirmed the diagnosis.
MeSH terms
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Abscess / diagnostic imaging
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Abscess / etiology*
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Abscess / microbiology
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Aged, 80 and over
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Bone and Bones
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Colonic Diseases / complications
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Colonic Diseases / diagnosis
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Colonic Diseases / surgery
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Endocarditis, Bacterial / complications
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Endocarditis, Bacterial / diagnosis
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Feces / microbiology
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Female
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Humans
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Intestinal Perforation / complications
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Intestinal Perforation / diagnosis
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Intestinal Perforation / surgery
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Peritonitis / complications*
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Peritonitis / diagnosis
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Peritonitis / microbiology
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Splenic Diseases / diagnosis
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Splenic Diseases / diagnostic imaging
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Splenic Diseases / etiology*
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Tomography, X-Ray Computed