Splenic abscess in infancy--diagnosis by ultrasonography.
Splenic abscess is a rare entity in children, and definite diagnosis is seldom made before operation. A case of splenic abscess in a high-risk infant is reported. An accurate diagnosis has been made preoperatively by ultrasonography. Characteristic sonographic findings are described.
D006330:Heart Defects, Congenital / Q000150:complications; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D008297:Male; D012480:Salmonella Infections / Q000175:diagnosis*; D012486:Salmonella typhimurium; D018805:Sepsis / Q000175:diagnosis; D013158:Splenic Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis*; D013369:Subphrenic Abscess / Q000175:diagnosis*; D014463:Ultrasonography