Splenic abscess in chronic calcifying pancreatitis.
Abscess formation in chronic pancreatitis is rare and the pancreas and liver are the most frequent localizations. We present a novel case of splenic abscess in chronic pancreatitis that led to diabetic ketoacidosis in an alcoholic patient. Percutaneous drainage and antibiotic treatment sufficed to resolve completely the abscess.
Department of Internal Medicine, Municipal Hospital of Lüneburg, Germany.
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Lankisch
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Schonvogel
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D000038:Abscess / Q000209:etiology* / Q000628:therapy; D000328:Adult; D000437:Alcoholism / Q000150:complications; D019980:Amoxicillin-Potassium Clavulanate Combination / Q000627:therapeutic use; D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D002114:Calcinosis / Q000150:complications*; D002908:Chronic Disease; D016883:Diabetic Ketoacidosis / Q000209:etiology; D004322:Drainage; D004359:Drug Therapy, Combination / Q000627:therapeutic use; D005839:Gentamicins / Q000627:therapeutic use; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D010195:Pancreatitis / Q000150:complications*; D013158:Splenic Diseases / Q000209:etiology* / Q000628:therapy
D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents; D005839:Gentamicins; D019980:Amoxicillin-Potassium Clavulanate Combination