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Isolated splenic cold abscesses in an immunocompetent individual.
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DOI 10.5001/omj.2018.64
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Oman Medical Specialty Board.
Gregorian
2018-07
Language
English
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English abstract
Tubercular splenic abscess is extremely rare, but are reported commonly in HIV-positive and immunocompromised patients along with miliary or disseminated tuberculosis. Isolated tubercular splenic abscess in an immunocompetent individual is rarely reported. Here we present a case of a young, immunocompetent male with isolated splenic cold abscesses, who was diagnosed with splenic tuberculosis and managed successfully with percutaneous drainage and anti-tubercular therapy alone.
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Dhibar, Deba Prasad, Chhabria, Bharath A., Gupta, Nanili, & Varma, Subhash Chander (2018). Isolated splenic cold abscesses in an immunocompetent individual. Oman Medical Journal, 33 (4), 352-355.
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Journal articles