title: A case of multiple splenic abscesses managed non-operatively.
abstract: We report the case of a previously fit 22-year-old man who developed multiple splenic abscesses of unclear aetiology and was successfully treated with percutaneous drainage of the largest abscess and antibiotic therapy.
authors.affiliation: Department of Surgery, Edinburgh Royal Infirmary, U.K.
authors.forename: A W
authors.initials: AW
authors.lastname: Murray
authors.forename: A B
authors.initials: AB
authors.lastname: Macgregor
mesh_terms: D000038:Abscess / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000628:therapy*; D000328:Adult; D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents / Q000008:administration & dosage*; D003131:Combined Modality Therapy; D004322:Drainage / Q000379:methods; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D013158:Splenic Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000628:therapy*; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed; D016896:Treatment Outcome
chemical_list: D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents