Splenic abscess due to Brucella infection: is the splenectomy necessary? Case report and literature review
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Splenic abscess due to Brucella infection: is the splenectomy necessary? Case report and literature review
Abstract
The case of a woman with splenic abscess due to Brucella is reported. There was no response with antibiotics and surgical treatment was required. On the basis of this case and the literature review we consider that surgical treatment must be considered in patients with splenic abscess due to Brucella infection.
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