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- Splenic abscess: Collection of liquefied pus within splenic parenchyma
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Selected References
- Faruque AV et al: Isolated splenic abscess in children, role of splenic preservation. Pediatr Surg Int. 29(8):787-90, 2013
- Tonolini M et al: Nontraumatic splenic emergencies: cross-sectional imaging findings and triage. Emerg Radiol. 20(4):323-32, 2013
- Sreekar H et al: A retrospective study of 75 cases of splenic abscess. Indian J Surg. 73(6):398-402, 2011
- Nunweiler CG et al: The imaging features of nontuberculous mycobacterial immune reconstitution syndrome. J Comput Assist Tomogr. 33(2):242-6, 2009
- Lombardi A et al: Splenic abscess due to Streptococcus anginosus. Case report. G Chir. 29(8-9):359-61, 2008
- Kamaya A et al: Multiple lesions of the spleen: differential diagnosis of cystic and solid lesions. Semin Ultrasound CT MR. 27(5):389-403, 2006
- Tasar M et al: Computed tomography-guided percutaneous drainage of splenic abscesses. Clin Imaging. 28(1):44-8, 2004
- Chiang IS et al: Splenic abscesses: review of 29 cases. Kaohsiung J Med Sci. 19(10):510-5, 2003
- Kaushik R et al: Splenic abscess. Trop Doct. 32(4):246-7, 2002
- Ng KK et al: Splenic abscess: diagnosis and management. Hepatogastroenterology. 49(44):567-71, 2002
- Thanos L et al: Percutaneous CT-guided drainage of splenic abscess. AJR Am J Roentgenol. 179(3):629-32, 2002
- Green BT: Splenic abscess: report of six cases and review of the literature. Am Surg. 67(1):80-5, 2001
- Loualidi A et al: Splenic abscess caused by Peptostreptococcus species, diagnosed with the aid of abdominal computerized tomography and treated with percutaneous drainage and antibiotics: a case report. Neth J Med. 59(6):280-5, 2001
- Drevelengas A: The spleen in infectious disorders. JBR-BTR. 83(4):208-10, 2000
- Frumiento C et al: Complications of splenic injuries: expansion of the nonoperative theorem. J Pediatr Surg. 35(5):788-91, 2000
- Mehanna D et al: Cat scratch disease presenting as splenic abscess. Aust N Z J Surg. 70(8):622-4, 2000
- Murray AW et al: A case of multiple splenic abscesses managed non-operatively. J R Coll Surg Edinb. 45(3):189-91, 2000
- Poggi SH et al: Puerperal splenic abscess. Obstet Gynecol. 96(5 Pt 2):842, 2000
- Smyrniotis V et al: Splenic abscess. An old disease with new interest. Dig Surg. 17(4):354-7, 2000
- Bernabeu-Wittel M et al: Etiology, clinical features and outcome of splenic microabscesses in HIV-infected patients with prolonged fever. Eur J Clin Microbiol Infect Dis. 18(5):324-9, 1999
- Duggal RK et al: Splenic abscess as a complication of acute pancreatitis. J Assoc Physicians India. 47(3):338-9, 1999
- Nakao A et al: Portal venous gas associated with splenic abscess secondary to colon cancer. Anticancer Res. 19(6C):5641-4, 1999
- Al-Salem AH et al: Splenic abscess and sickle cell disease. Am J Hematol. 58(2):100-4, 1998
- Alterman P et al: Splenic abscess in geriatric care. J Am Geriatr Soc. 46(11):1481-3, 1998
- de Bree E et al: Splenic abscess: a diagnostic and therapeutic challenge. Acta Chir Belg. 98(5):199-202, 1998
- Wang Y et al: CT findings in splenic tuberculosis. J Belge Radiol. 81(2):90-1, 1998
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KEY FACTS
Imaging
Top Differential Diagnoses
Pathology
TERMINOLOGY
Definitions
- Splenic abscess: Collection of liquefied pus within splenic parenchyma
IMAGING
General Features
Radiographic Findings
CT Findings
MR Findings
Ultrasonographic Findings
Nuclear Medicine Findings
Imaging Recommendations
DIFFERENTIAL DIAGNOSIS
PATHOLOGY
General Features
Staging, Grading, & Classification
Gross Pathologic & Surgical Features
Microscopic Features
CLINICAL ISSUES
Presentation
Demographics
Natural History & Prognosis
Treatment
DIAGNOSTIC CHECKLIST
Consider
Image Interpretation Pearls
Selected References
- Faruque AV et al: Isolated splenic abscess in children, role of splenic preservation. Pediatr Surg Int. 29(8):787-90, 2013
- Tonolini M et al: Nontraumatic splenic emergencies: cross-sectional imaging findings and triage. Emerg Radiol. 20(4):323-32, 2013
- Sreekar H et al: A retrospective study of 75 cases of splenic abscess. Indian J Surg. 73(6):398-402, 2011
- Nunweiler CG et al: The imaging features of nontuberculous mycobacterial immune reconstitution syndrome. J Comput Assist Tomogr. 33(2):242-6, 2009
- Lombardi A et al: Splenic abscess due to Streptococcus anginosus. Case report. G Chir. 29(8-9):359-61, 2008
- Kamaya A et al: Multiple lesions of the spleen: differential diagnosis of cystic and solid lesions. Semin Ultrasound CT MR. 27(5):389-403, 2006
- Tasar M et al: Computed tomography-guided percutaneous drainage of splenic abscesses. Clin Imaging. 28(1):44-8, 2004
- Chiang IS et al: Splenic abscesses: review of 29 cases. Kaohsiung J Med Sci. 19(10):510-5, 2003
- Kaushik R et al: Splenic abscess. Trop Doct. 32(4):246-7, 2002
- Ng KK et al: Splenic abscess: diagnosis and management. Hepatogastroenterology. 49(44):567-71, 2002
- Thanos L et al: Percutaneous CT-guided drainage of splenic abscess. AJR Am J Roentgenol. 179(3):629-32, 2002
- Green BT: Splenic abscess: report of six cases and review of the literature. Am Surg. 67(1):80-5, 2001
- Loualidi A et al: Splenic abscess caused by Peptostreptococcus species, diagnosed with the aid of abdominal computerized tomography and treated with percutaneous drainage and antibiotics: a case report. Neth J Med. 59(6):280-5, 2001
- Drevelengas A: The spleen in infectious disorders. JBR-BTR. 83(4):208-10, 2000
- Frumiento C et al: Complications of splenic injuries: expansion of the nonoperative theorem. J Pediatr Surg. 35(5):788-91, 2000
- Mehanna D et al: Cat scratch disease presenting as splenic abscess. Aust N Z J Surg. 70(8):622-4, 2000
- Murray AW et al: A case of multiple splenic abscesses managed non-operatively. J R Coll Surg Edinb. 45(3):189-91, 2000
- Poggi SH et al: Puerperal splenic abscess. Obstet Gynecol. 96(5 Pt 2):842, 2000
- Smyrniotis V et al: Splenic abscess. An old disease with new interest. Dig Surg. 17(4):354-7, 2000
- Bernabeu-Wittel M et al: Etiology, clinical features and outcome of splenic microabscesses in HIV-infected patients with prolonged fever. Eur J Clin Microbiol Infect Dis. 18(5):324-9, 1999
- Duggal RK et al: Splenic abscess as a complication of acute pancreatitis. J Assoc Physicians India. 47(3):338-9, 1999
- Nakao A et al: Portal venous gas associated with splenic abscess secondary to colon cancer. Anticancer Res. 19(6C):5641-4, 1999
- Al-Salem AH et al: Splenic abscess and sickle cell disease. Am J Hematol. 58(2):100-4, 1998
- Alterman P et al: Splenic abscess in geriatric care. J Am Geriatr Soc. 46(11):1481-3, 1998
- de Bree E et al: Splenic abscess: a diagnostic and therapeutic challenge. Acta Chir Belg. 98(5):199-202, 1998
- Wang Y et al: CT findings in splenic tuberculosis. J Belge Radiol. 81(2):90-1, 1998
