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- Splenic abscess: Loculated collection of infected fluid or liquefied pus within splenic parenchyma
IMAGING
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DIFFERENTIAL DIAGNOSIS
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Selected References
- O'Connor LF et al: Splenic abscess: characterizing management and outcomes for a rare disease. Am Surg. 86(3):e130-3, 2020
- Coco D et al: Indications for surgery in non-traumatic spleen disease. Open Access Maced J Med Sci. 7(17):2958-60, 2019
- Mehta P et al: Radiological manifestations of hydatid disease and its complications. Trop Parasitol. 6(2):103-12, 2016
- 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: Loculated collection of infected fluid or liquefied pus within splenic parenchyma
IMAGING
General Features
Radiographic Findings
CT Findings
MR Findings
Ultrasonographic Findings
Imaging Recommendations
DIFFERENTIAL DIAGNOSIS
PATHOLOGY
General Features
CLINICAL ISSUES
Presentation
Demographics
Natural History & Prognosis
Treatment
DIAGNOSTIC CHECKLIST
Consider
Image Interpretation Pearls
Selected References
- O'Connor LF et al: Splenic abscess: characterizing management and outcomes for a rare disease. Am Surg. 86(3):e130-3, 2020
- Coco D et al: Indications for surgery in non-traumatic spleen disease. Open Access Maced J Med Sci. 7(17):2958-60, 2019
- Mehta P et al: Radiological manifestations of hydatid disease and its complications. Trop Parasitol. 6(2):103-12, 2016
- 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
