Publication: Multiple Splenic Abscess in an Immunocompetent Child: A rare case Report
Date
2023
Journal Title
Journal ISSN
Volume Title
Publisher
Nepal Paediatric Society (JNPS)
Abstract
Abstract:
Enteric fever is one of the most common bacterial infections found in developing countries. Splenic abscess is a rare and unrecognized but fatal complication of enteric fever in children. This is usually solitary rather than multiple and can be dangerous if untreated. Here, we report a case of splenic abscess in an adolescent girl who was successfully managed with antibiotics and percutaneous drainage of pus from the splenic parenchyma.
Description
Bablu Kumar Gaur
Professor Department of Paediatrics, Teerthanker Mahaveer Medical College and Research Center (TMMC & RC), Moradabad, Uttar Pradesh-244001, India.
https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0473-8048
Amiya Yadav
Junior Resident Department of Paediatrics, Teerthanker Mahaveer Medical College and Research Center (TMMC & RC), Moradabad, Uttar Pradesh-244001, India.
https://orcid.org/0009-0009-6920-4419
Rupa R Singh
Professor and Head of Departmentof Paediatrics, Teerthanker Mahaveer Medical College and Research Center (TMMC & RC), Moradabad, Uttar Pradesh-244001, India.
https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7489-173X
Keywords
Splenic abscess, children, Enteric fever