Abstract

A 71-year-old male was admitted to our hospital with complaints of fever, weakness and abdominal pain for 15 days. PET CT showed findings suggestive of a solitary splenic abscess. CT guided aspiration of the abscess was done and sent to lab for testing along with routine investigations and blood culture. Aspirate culture grew . The patient was treated with intravenous Cefepime followed by oral Cefixime along with supportive care. On follow up, complete resolution of the abscess was noted.

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