Isolated splenic cold abscesses in an immunocompetent individual

Abstract EN

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