Isolated Splenic Cold Abscesses in an Immunocompetent Individual

Oman Med J. 2018 Jul;33(4):352-355. doi: 10.5001/omj.2018.64.

Abstract

Tubercular splenic abscess is extremely rare, but are reported commonly in HIV-positive and immunocompromised patients along with miliary or disseminated tuberculosis. Isolated tubercular splenic abscess in an immunocompetent individual is rarely reported. Here we present a case of a young, immunocompetent male with isolated splenic cold abscesses, who was diagnosed with splenic tuberculosis and managed successfully with percutaneous drainage and anti-tubercular therapy alone.

Keywords: Abscess; Spleen; Tuberculosis.

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  • Case Reports