AI Article Synopsis
- A 66-year-old woman experienced widespread abdominal pain and diarrhea, leading to a hospital visit.
- A CT scan revealed a large splenic abscess measuring 9.9 x 6.1 x 6.5 cm.
- The patient underwent successful treatment through ultrasound-guided drainage and antibiotics, highlighting that splenic abscesses can occur due to Salmonella infections and can be effectively treated using minimally invasive methods.
Article Abstract
A 66-year-old female presented to our hospital with diffuse abdominal pain and diarrhea. An abdominal CT showed a splenic abscess of 9.9 x 6.1 x 6.5 cm. A conservative approach with US-guided percutaneous drainage and antibiotic treatment was performed successfully. Splenic abscess is a rare complication of Salmonella spp infection. In selected cases, percutaneous drainage can be performed safely with good efficacy.
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