Folia Medica Indonesiana
Vol. 58, No. 1

Splenectomy for Aseptic Splenic Abscess

Pranata, Andy Kusuma (Unknown)
Danardono, Edwin Don (Unknown)



Article Info

Publish Date
07 Dec 2021

Abstract

Highlight: • A 26-year-old woman have sterile aerobic and anaerobic bacterial cultures. • Pus and splenic tissue examination revealed no bacterial proliferation, while the surgery revealed a splenic abscess. Abstract: We presented a rare case, a 26-year-old woman have sterile aerobic and anaerobic bacterial cultures. Clinical examination of the patient showed a dense cystic mass in the left upper abdomen. Ultrasonography examination suspected a dermoid cyst. However, MRI examination of the abdomen showed turbid cystic lesions. The surgery revealed a splenic abscess, while pus and splenic tissue examination revealed no bacterial proliferation. Based on the literature, the patient had a good prognosis.

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publication:fk-fmi

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Biochemistry, Genetics & Molecular Biology Health Professions Medicine & Pharmacology Neuroscience

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Folia Medica Indonesiana, as indicated by its name, focuses on publishing good quality articles about research and education on health science and medicine in Indonesia. However, due to the fast growth of science and knowledge in these fields, we also welcome submitted articles from around the ...