Volume 5

Number 2 July 2005

Spenic Abscess – A Case Report

DOI:

Chowdhury Md. M1 , Haq Z2

Abstract

Splenic abscess is a rare entity and its incidence in autopsy ranges from 0.14% to 0.7% '.". Septic collection in the spleen can be located both in the parenchyma and in the sub-capsular space. Its situation has no relationship with the aetiology. The main cause is sepsis but it can appear after splenic trauma. in certain haematological diseases or by contiguity. Because of the rareness of this entity there are very few reviews, the more extensive being the one published by Chan and associates' who collected 173 patients. Considering the importance of proper treatment of splenic abscess and the rarity of the condition, the following case diagnosed in surgical unit of Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Medical University Hospital (BSMMU) is reported.

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  1. Assistant Professor, Department of Surgery

    Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Medical University, Dhaka

  2. Professor. Department of Surgery

    Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Medical University, Dhaka

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Volume 5, Number 2 July 2005
Page: 38-41