Splenic Tuberculosis: Two Cases Report.
- Author:
Seong LEE
1
;
Il Young PARK
;
Chang Gyun HONG
;
Seung Hye CHOI
;
Jong Kyung PARK
;
Sang Seob YOON
;
Kee Ok MIN
Author Information
1. Department of Surgery, St. Paul's Hospital, Medical College, The Catholic University of Korea.
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
Splenic abscess;
Tuberculosis;
Splenectomy
- MeSH:
Anti-Bacterial Agents;
Fever of Unknown Origin;
Humans;
Spleen;
Splenectomy;
Tuberculosis;
Tuberculosis, Splenic*;
Ultrasonography
- From:Korean Journal of Hepato-Biliary-Pancreatic Surgery
2001;5(2):125-130
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
Splenic tubeculosis is a very rare disorder, few reported in the literature. Here we report 2 patients with splenic tuberculosis, who were admitted to our hospital due to unknown origin fever. Computerized tomography and abdominal ultrasonography revealed the presence of multiple hypodense and anechoic or hypoechoic lesions in spleen. Ultrasonography-guided percutaneous aspiration was suitable in our cases. All laboratory test showed non-specific findings. Splenectomy was performed. After splenectomy they were treated with appropriate antibiotics. They were discharged with a good general condition without any complications.
