A Case of Splenic Abscess with Multiple Fistulas Caused by Klebsiella pneumoniae.
- Author:
Seung Bock LEE
1
;
Chang Keun CHOI
;
Byung Jin AHN
;
An Chul JEONG
;
Myoung Soo AHN
;
Jae Joong BAIK
Author Information
1. Department of Internal Medicine, National Medical Center, Seoul, Korea.
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
Klebsiella pneumoniae;
Splenic abscess;
Multiple fistulas
- MeSH:
Abscess*;
Catheters;
Drainage;
Fistula*;
Humans;
Klebsiella pneumoniae*;
Klebsiella*;
Pleural Effusion;
Thrombocytosis
- From:Korean Journal of Infectious Diseases
1998;30(3):312-315
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
Splenic abscess is an uncommon but frequently fatal condition. Signs and symptoms are variable and do not always include left upper quadrant pain or tenderness. Unexplained thrombocytosis in a septic patient with persistent left pleural effusion is suggestive of splenic abscess. We report a case of splenic abscess with complicated multiple fistulas by Klebsiella pneumoniae which was successfully managed by antibiotic therapy, and percutaneous catheter drainage.
