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Splenic abscesses are rare but life-threatening infections of the spleen that can develop through hematogenous spread from another infection site or direct contiguous spread from nearby infected organs. While mortality from splenic abscesses was historically high, appropriate antibiotic treatment and timely diagnosis using imaging like CT scans has reduced mortality to under 10%. Treatment involves administering broad-spectrum antibiotics as well as either percutaneous drainage or surgery to drain the absce
- Author
- Rizki Khair
- Language
- EN