Abstract :
A 71-year-old male was admitted to our hospital with complaints of fever, weakness and abdominal pain for 15 days. PET CT showed findings suggestive of a solitary splenic abscess. CT guided aspiration of the abscess was done and sent to lab for testing along with routine investigations and blood culture. Aspirate culture grew Salmonella typhi. The patient was treated with intravenous Cefepime followed by oral Cefixime along with supportive care. On follow up, complete resolution of the abscess was noted.
Keyword :
Splenic abscess, CT, Culture, Salmonella typhi.