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Hepatosplenic abscess due to Burkholderia pseudomallei-a retrospective review of nineteen cases from a tertiary care centre in South India

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: Spleen and liver are the most commonly affected extrapulmonary visceral organs in melioidosis. We present the clinical features and outcome of nineteen cases of hepatosplenic abscess due to Burkholderia pseudomallei reported between 2015 and 2023. Isolated liver abscess, isolated splenic involvement and concurrent liver and spleen abscess were seen in 5 (26 %), 7 (37 %) and 7 (37 %) patients correspondingly. Honeycomb sign was seen in 10 (83 %) patients with liver abscess. Splenic involvement in the form multiple microabscesses was seen in 4 (29 %) patients and multiple larger discrete and coalescent abscesses in 10 (71 %) patients. Seventeen patients recovered with treatment.

Source: Indian Journal of Medical Microbiology

DOI: 10.1016/j.ijmmb.2025.101007

Authors: Rajalakshmi Preethi G, G. Vithiya, Vanishree Balaji, P. Shunmuga Sundaram, T. Rajendran, V. Mangayarkarasi

Institutions: Velammal Medical College Hospital and Research Institute, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Madurai, Apollo Hospitals, Apollo Hospitals

Language: English

Topic: Burkholderia infections and melioidosis

Subfield: Epidemiology

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $2,210