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Splenic abscess of 10 cm with no evidence of leakage.
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Abdominal CT scan (Figure 1) showed a splenic abscess of 10 cm with no evidence of leakage.
Percutaneous drainage of the splenic abscess.
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Initial management included hydration, intravenous antibiotics (piperacillin/tazobactam), and percutaneous drainage (Figure 2).
Pleural effusion and residual splenic abscess of 2 x 3 cm.
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A new abdominal CT scan showed a residual splenic collection of 2 x 3 cm with a pleural effusion (Figure 3).