Splenic abscess due to Streptococcus anginosus. Case report.
Splenic abscess is a rare condition. Haematogenous seeding to the spleen from an infection at a distant site, most often endocarditis, is been the most common predisposing condition but an increase has been observed in immuno-compromised patients too. Fever, leukocytosis and left upper quadrant pain are suggestive, but the signs and symptoms of splenic abscesses are often non-specific. Rare is the onset with diarrhoea as in our case. Ultrasound and computed tomography are reliable diagnostic tools. Splenectomy and antibiotics are the treatments of choice. We describe a case of splenic abscess with gas level and peritonitis from dissemination of Streptococcus anginosus (of Streptococcus millerii group) from duodenal ulcer contaminated. It was diagnosed with CT, ultrasound, and abdomen X-ray with contrast then treated with splenectomy and peritoneal lavage.
Università of Rome La Sapienza, 2nd School of Medicine and Surgery, S. Andrea Hospital, Department of Surgery, Rome.
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Lombardi
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Coppola
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Pennica
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Maglio
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Moscaroli
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Lo Russo
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Provenza
D000038:Abscess / Q000382:microbiology*; D000328:Adult; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D013158:Splenic Diseases / Q000382:microbiology*; D013290:Streptococcal Infections / Q000150:complications*; D034366:Streptococcus anginosus