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Cir Cir 2005; 73 (5)

Splenic abscess secondary to massive bee bite in immunecompetent host. A case report

Olivares-Becerra JJ, Cuan-Orozco F, Michel-Dueñas J, López-Ramírez MKL, Velázquez-Ramírez GA, González-Ojeda A

Language: Spanish
References: 25
Page: 383-387
PDF size: 143.17 Kb.


ABSTRACT

Introduction: Spleen abscesses are considered as an infrequent infectious disease. An increase in its presentation has been seen due to certain pathologies or clinical conditions associated with immune-suppression, endocarditis being one of the most frequent causes. Gram-positive aerobes are the main causal agents with non-specific clinical manifestations. CT scan and ultrasound are the elective choices for diagnosis and imaging support for punction and drainage.
Objective: To describe the case of a patient with splenic abscess and its possible association with massive bee bite.
Case report: A 51-year-old man, with no important medical history, suffered a massive bee bite and developed anaphylactic shock. He was managed at the emergency room where 116 bee stings were removed from the patient. He was discharged after 3 day. Eight days later he complained of abdominal pain localized in the left upper quadrant, persisting for 3 weeks. Abdominal pain increased and was accompanied by malaise, vomiting, fever, signs of peritonitis and leucocytosis. CT scan showed left pleural effusion, a single hypondense lesion in the inferior pole of the spleen, and thickness of the parenchyma. The patient was diagnosed with spleen abscess drained to cavity and was submitted to surgery. Surgical findings included localized peritonitis, friable spleen, and 200 ml of pus. Splenectomy was performed and IV antibiotic therapy was started. Blood culture, viral profile, Widal reactions and serological test for HIV were negative. Secretion (pus) culture was positive for Enterococcus faecium.
Conclusions: Spleen abscess is a rare entity and unusual diagnosis, representing a high mortality in non-treated patients. According to our search, there is no literature-based evidence of a similar case with this association. This report represents the first case of the association between spleen abscess and massive bee bite.


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