Splenic abscess: diagnosis and management.

Abstract

Although splenic abscess is rare, it has a high mortality rate if there is delay in diagnosis and treatment. With the combination of computed tomography, sonography and clinical features, early diagnosis and treatment can be made. Percutaneous drainage for single abscess and splenectomy for multiple abscesses are the safe and effective treatment choice. The computed tomography and sonography appearance of splenic abscess is a valuable predictor of outcome of splenic abscess drainage. Medical treatment alone was definitely insufficient.