Splenic abscess due to Peptostreptococcus spp. as a complication of cardiac catheterization.
We describe the development of a splenic abscess, due in part to Peptostreptococcus, as a complication of cardiac catheterization. The etiologies of splenic abscess should include Peptostreptococcus, and splenic abscesses should be added to the list of complications of cardiac catheterization.
Conley
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Department of Medicine, University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, Little Rock 72205.
Vernino
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LA
D000038:Abscess / Q000209:etiology* / Q000382:microbiology; D006328:Cardiac Catheterization / Q000009:adverse effects*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008875:Middle Aged; D010462:Peptostreptococcus / Q000302:isolation & purification; D013158:Splenic Diseases / Q000209:etiology* / Q000382:microbiology