Splenic abscess in chronic calcifying pancreatitis.

Lankisch, P G; Schonvogel, D; Lübbers, H; Lahnert, U · Am J Gastroenterol · 1998

case_report · Level V

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Abstract

Abscess formation in chronic pancreatitis is rare and the pancreas and liver are the most frequent localizations. We present a novel case of splenic abscess in chronic pancreatitis that led to diabetic ketoacidosis in an alcoholic patient. Percutaneous drainage and antibiotic treatment sufficed to resolve completely the abscess.

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