| Literature DB >> 27630844 |
Priyadarshini Sharavanan1, Dhivyalakshmi Shanmugam1, Kennedy Kumar Palraj2, Tessa Antony3, Premamalini Thayanidhi2.
Abstract
Splenic abscess as a complication of enteric fever due to Salmonella typhi is a rare entity. Here, we are presenting a case of splenic abscess caused by Salmonella typhi with a blunt injury to the abdomen as the predisposing factor. The patient underwent total splenectomy due to failure of conservative management. Splenic abscess is a potential life threatening disease if left untreated. In spite of its rarity, Salmonella typhi has to be considered as a possible pathogen causing the disease.Entities:
Keywords: Blunt trauma; Enteric fever; Splenectomy
Year: 2016 PMID: 27630844 PMCID: PMC5020189 DOI: 10.7860/JCDR/2016/19789.8156
Source DB: PubMed Journal: J Clin Diagn Res ISSN: 0973-709X