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Conservative Management of a Rare Contiguously Spread Splenic Abscess

Year: 2023

Type: article

Abstract: Splenic abscess is a rare condition that generally results from hematogenous spread and affects individuals with hemoglobinopathies or immunocompromising conditions. Although optimal management has recently been under contention, this condition was traditionally managed with splenectomy. We present a rare case of a 58-year-old male with chronic pancreatitis that developed a splenic abscess via a contiguous spread of a pancreatic pseudocyst. His condition was complicated by septic shock. The splenic abscess was managed with antibiotics, image-guided percutaneous drainage, and notably without surgical intervention.

Source: Cureus

DOI: 10.7759/cureus.50747

Authors: Arjun Chadha, Saakshi Joshi, Jaspreet K Ghumman

Institution: McLaren Macomb

Language: English

Topic: Abdominal Trauma and Injuries

Subfield: Surgery

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: diamond

OpenAlex ID: W4389912470