Splenic abscess diagnosed by ultrasound in the pediatric patient. Report of three cases.
Ultrasound is the imaging method of choice for early diagnosis of patients with suspected splenic abscess and a good screening study in patients with fever and nonspecific abdominal symptoms.
D000038:Abscess / Q000175:diagnosis*; D000293:Adolescent; D002648:Child; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D013158:Splenic Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis*; D014463:Ultrasonography