Abscesso esplênico
AUTOR(ES)
Pinto Júnior, Francisco Edilson Leite, Oliveira, Ariano José Freitas de, Medeiros, Aldo da Cunha
FONTE
Revista do Colégio Brasileiro de Cirurgiões
DATA DE PUBLICAÇÃO
2000-06
RESUMO
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.