Splenic abscess complicated by pleural empyema: A rare case report from rural Nepal

•Splenic abscess is one of the rarer findings which is commonly seen in immunocompromised individuals.•Splenic abscess may present with features of pleural effusion along with empyema if gets infected.•Pleural empyema needs tube drainage.•Splenic entity if unilocular, can be managed with broad spect...

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Veröffentlicht in:	International journal of surgery case reports 2020-01, Vol.75, p.492-496
Hauptverfasser:	Baral, Suman, Chhetri, Raj Kumar, Gyawali, Milan, Thapa, Neeraj
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	Case Report Empyema thoracis Splenic abscess Streptococcus pyogenes
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