Abscesso esplênico

Splenic abscess is a rare disease usually associated with immunosuppressed states. Its diagnosis may be difficult due to non-specific symptoms . The authors report a case of a healthy woman, 42 years old, bearer of splenic and renal abscesses , treated with antibiotics and splenectomy. A review of t...

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Published in:	Revista do Colégio Brasileiro de Cirurgiões Vol. 27; no. 3; pp. 207 - 208
Main Authors:	Pinto Júnior, Francisco Edilson Leite, Oliveira, Ariano José Freitas de, Medeiros, Aldo da Cunha
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	English
Published:	Colégio Brasileiro de Cirurgiões 01-06-2000
Subjects:	Splenectomy Splenic abscess
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Summary:	Splenic abscess is a rare disease usually associated with immunosuppressed states. Its diagnosis may be difficult due to non-specific symptoms . The authors report a case of a healthy woman, 42 years old, bearer of splenic and renal abscesses , treated with antibiotics and splenectomy. A review of the literature is presented with emphasis on the diagnosis and treatment.
ISSN:	0100-6991 1809-4546 0100-6991
DOI:	10.1590/S0100-69912000000300012