Isolated splenic cold abscesses in an immunocompetent individual
Oman Medical Journal. 2018; 33 (4): 352-355
in English
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| ID: emr-199086
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
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IMEMR (Eastern Mediterranean)
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English
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Oman Med. J.
Year:
2018
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