Abstract
Five cases of splenic abscess are presented. A positive ultrasound diagnosis was made in each patient, showing a regular or ill-defined anechoic mass with large or small, high-intensity echogenic foci due to contained debris. Computed tomography performed in two cases showed intrasplenic low-density areas essentially unchanged following intravenous contrast administration. Gas was present in one of the abscesses. The clinical implications in a septicaemic patient with intrasplenic gas formation following splenic embolisation are discussed.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 661-667 |
Number of pages | 7 |
Journal | Clinical Radiology |
Volume | 34 |
Issue number | 6 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - 1 Jan 1983 |
Externally published | Yes |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Radiology Nuclear Medicine and imaging