[Splenic abscess].
Splenic abscess is rare and may be present either as a localized area in the spleen or as part of a generalized sepsis. A 35 year old man presented with a two month history of anorexia, weight loss, fever, abdominal pain and arthralgia. Multiple abscesses localized in the spleen were diagnosed by CT and splenectomy was performed.
Di Cataldo
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Departamento de Cirugía, Facultad de Medicina Universitaria de Catania, Italia.
Trombatore
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Candiano
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Rodolico
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Li Destri
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Licata
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D000038:Abscess / Q000175:diagnosis*; D000328:Adult; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D013158:Splenic Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis*
Absceso esplénico.