Splenic abscess in a tropical zone.
Abscess of the spleen is uncommon. The reported incidence varies widely and early observations of an association with tropical fevers are no longer evident. The pathogenesis is ill-understood and diagnosis is difficult and usually late. A careful clinical examination combined with the recent utilization of (99)Technitium scanning and splenic arteriography now permit early diagnosis. Splenectomy is the treatment of choice.
D000038:Abscess / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000628:therapy; D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D006801:Humans; D008875:Middle Aged; D013156:Splenectomy; D013158:Splenic Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000628:therapy; D014329:Tropical Climate