Splenic Abscess Associated with Endocarditis in a Patient on Hemodialysis : A Case Report

• Published in: Journal of Korean medical science pp. 313 - 315
• Main Authors: Kim Hyun Soo, Cho Min Seok, Hwang Seung Hwan, 마성권, 김수완, 김남호, Choi Ki Chul
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: Korean
• Published: 대한의학회 01.04.2005
• Subjects: 의학일반

Splenic abscess is an unusual condition usually seen in immunocompromised patients or associated with intravenous drug abuses. Several conditions including trauma, immunodeficiency, corticosteroid and/or immunosuppressive therapy and diabetes mellitus have been listed under the predisposing factors...