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Splenic abscess 10 years after splenic trauma: a case report.
1Department of Surgery, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis 55455, USA.
The American Surgeon
|March 1, 2000
Summary
Splenic abscesses, a rare complication of spleen trauma, typically appear within months. This case highlights a splenic abscess occurring 10 years post-trauma, expanding the known timeline for this condition.
Area of Science:
- Medicine
- Surgery
- Infectious Diseases
Background:
- Splenic abscess is an infrequent complication following splenic trauma.
- Diagnosis usually occurs within months of the initial injury.
Observation:
- This report details a rare case of a splenic abscess presenting 10 years after splenic trauma.
- The patient's delayed presentation challenges the typical diagnostic window.
Findings:
- The case demonstrates that splenic abscesses can manifest significantly later than previously understood.
- Reviewing current literature provides insights into the pathogenesis and management of delayed splenic abscesses.
Implications:
- This case expands the differential diagnosis for late-presenting abdominal infections after trauma.
- Clinicians should consider splenic abscess in patients with a remote history of splenic trauma presenting with relevant symptoms.
- Further research may elucidate factors contributing to the delayed onset of splenic abscesses.