title: Splenic abscess--case report and review of literature.
abstract: Isolated splenic abscess is a rarity and remains a diagnostic dilemma. The presentation is nonspecific and diagnosis is often delayed. We present a case which had roentgenographic signs suggestive of splenic suppuration at admission. Of particular interest was the isolation of Salmonella paratyphi in this patient. Antibiotic therapy alone is insufficient and splenectomy remains the treatment of choice. The literature on splenic abscess is briefly reviewed.
authors.affiliation: Department of Surgical Disciplines, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Ansari Nagar, New Delhi, India.
authors.forename: S
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Sinha
authors.forename: D C
authors.initials: DC
authors.lastname: Sharma
authors.forename: B
authors.initials: B
authors.lastname: Miri
authors.forename: V
authors.initials: V
authors.lastname: Gupta
authors.forename: T K
authors.initials: TK
authors.lastname: Chattopadhyay
mesh_terms: D000038:Abscess / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000382:microbiology / Q000601:surgery; D000328:Adult; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D012480:Salmonella Infections / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000601:surgery; D012482:Salmonella paratyphi A / Q000302:isolation & purification; D013156:Splenectomy; D013158:Splenic Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000382:microbiology / Q000601:surgery