Isolated Splenic Cold Abscesses in an Immunocompetent Individual
Journal Title: Oman Medical Journal - Year 2018, Vol 33, Issue 4
Abstract
Tubercular splenic abscess is extremely rare, but are reported commonly in HIV-positive and immunocompromised patients along with miliary or disseminated tuberculosis. Isolated tubercular splenic abscess in an immunocompetent individual is rarely reported. Here we present a case of a young, immunocompetent male with isolated splenic cold abscesses, who was diagnosed with splenic tuberculosis and managed successfully with percutaneous drainage and anti-tubercular therapy alone.
Authors and Affiliations
Deba Prasad Dhibar, Bharath A Chhabria, Nanili Gupta, Subhash Chander Varma
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- DOI 10.5001/omj.2018.64
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