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- 2018
Isolated Splenic Cold Abscesses in an Immunocompetent IndividualDOI: 10.5001/omj.2018.64 Keywords: Spleen, Tuberculosis, Abscess Abstract: Tubercular splenic abscess is extremely rare, but are reported commonly in HIV-positive and immunocompromised patients along with miliary or disseminated tuberculosis. Isolated tubercular splenic abscess in an immunocompetent individual is rarely reported. Here we present a case of a young, immunocompetent male with isolated splenic cold abscesses, who was diagnosed with splenic tuberculosis and managed successfully with percutaneous drainage and anti-tubercular therapy alone
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