ISOLATED SPLENIC TUBERCULOSIS A RARE CLINICAL ENTITY
Abstract
Tubercular splenic abscess is an uncommon
entity in immunocompetent patients.
It has been reported in association
with immunodeficiency states. A 48-yearold
male, immunocompetent, was diagnosed
as having a tubercular splenic abscess.
The aim of reporting this case is
to stress the fact that tuberculosis should
be considered as a differential diagnosis
in all cases of splenic abscess in areas
where tuberculosis is endemic
Keyword :SPLENIC TUBERCULOSIS
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