Abstract

GOMEZ, Carmen Cecilia  and  ZUNIGA, Eduardo. Splenic abscesses from Salmonella infection. Acta Med Colomb [online]. 2005, vol.30, n.3, pp.123-125. ISSN 0120-2448.

Spleen abscesses are uncommon. We describe the case of a 56 year-old man who presented with diarrhea, fever, vomiting and weight loss. On physical examination, the main findings included jaundice, hepatomegaly and ascites. Diagnostic imaging showed the presence of spleen abscesses, due to Salmonella species. Considering the type of abscess, medical treatment was given without the need for interventional treatment, resulting in a satisfactory outcome. No other risk factor was found, other than the gastrointestinal focus as the precursor of the splenic abscess.

Keywords : Salmonella; spleen abscesses.

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