scholarly journals Large Splenic Abscess Caused by Non-Typhoidal Salmonella in a Healthy Child Treated with Percutaneous Drainage

Children ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 7 (8) ◽  
pp. 88
Author(s):  
Hyun Woo Lee ◽  
Seung Beom Han
Keyword(s):  
Early Diagnosis ◽  
Percutaneous Drainage ◽  
Splenic Abscess ◽  
Maximum Diameter ◽  
Healthy Children ◽  
Salmonella Infection ◽  
Imaging Studies ◽  
Salmonella Spp ◽  
Salmonella Enteritis ◽  
Major Pathogens

Splenic abscess occurs very rarely in healthy children. Although typhoid fever was the leading cause of splenic abscess in the pre-antibiotic era, Salmonella spp. remain to be the major pathogens causing splenic abscess, with an increasing worldwide frequency of splenic abscess due to non-typhoidal Salmonella infection. Here, we report the case of a 12-year-old boy, who was presumably diagnosed with acute gastroenteritis on admission and eventually diagnosed with a large splenic abscess (maximum diameter, 14.5 cm) caused by non-typhoidal Salmonella. Although splenectomy has been considered in cases of large splenic abscesses, the patient was treated with antibiotics and ultrasonography-guided percutaneous drainage. A detailed physical examination and appropriate imaging studies are necessary for the early diagnosis of extra-intestinal complications of non-typhoidal Salmonella enteritis. For treatment, percutaneous drainage, rather than splenectomy, can be used in large splenic abscesses.

scholarly journals Pott's Spine with Bilateral Psoas Abscesses

2012 ◽  
Vol 2012 ◽  
pp. 1-3 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sanjeevani Masavkar ◽  
Preeti Shanbag ◽  
Prithi Inamdar
Keyword(s):  
Lumbar Spine ◽  
Conservative Treatment ◽  
Early Diagnosis ◽  
Percutaneous Drainage ◽  
Imaging Studies ◽  
Antituberculous Treatment ◽  
Pott’S Disease ◽  
High Degree

A high degree of suspicion and appropriate imaging studies are required for the early diagnosis of Pott’s spine. We describe a 4-year-old boy with Pott’s disease of the lumbar spine with bilateral psoas abscesses. The child responded to conservative treatment with antituberculous treatment and ultrasonographically guided percutaneous drainage of the abscesses.

Percutaneous Drainage of Splenic Abscess: Case Report and Review of Literature

PEDIATRICS ◽  
1987 ◽  
Vol 79 (6) ◽  
pp. 1029-1031
Author(s):  
MANNACHANALLUR R. RAMAKRISHNAN ◽  
T. K. PARTHA SARATHY ◽  
MANI BALU
Keyword(s):  
Case Report ◽  
Early Diagnosis ◽  
Percutaneous Drainage ◽  
Preoperative Diagnosis ◽  
Splenic Abscess ◽  
Pediatric Age ◽  
Review Of Literature ◽  
Autopsy Series ◽  
Clinical Awareness ◽  
High Degree

Splenic abscess is an uncommon entity, reported in 0.14% to 0.70% of several autopsy series. Untreated, the mortality approaches 100%.1 When the diagnosis is made preopenatively and treated by antibiotics and splenectomy, there is a 17% mortality, but preoperative diagnosis was made only in 33% of the cases in one review.2 High degree of clinical awareness and aggressive diagnostic approach are essential for early diagnosis. percutaneous drainage of splenic abscess has been demonstrated to be a safe and effective method of treatment in adults in eight cases,3-5 without mortality or significant complications. We present the first pediatric age patient who was successfully treated by percutaneous drainage.

scholarly journals Splenic abscess after arterial embolization: a rare cause of acute abdomen

2020 ◽  
Vol 2020 (6) ◽  
Author(s):  
Miguel A Moyon C ◽  
Gabriel A Molina ◽  
S Alexandra Valencia ◽  
Veronica M Basantes ◽  
R Alejandro Mecias ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Rare Disease ◽  
Percutaneous Drainage ◽  
Splenic Abscess ◽  
Arterial Embolization ◽  
Medical Team ◽  
Aggressive Treatment ◽  
Diagnostic Challenge ◽  
Clinical Awareness ◽  
High Degree ◽  
Prompt Diagnosis

Abstract Splenic abscess is a rare disease and a diagnostic challenge for the medical team. Attributable to its high mortality, prompt diagnosis and treatment are essential. A high degree of clinical awareness is required in conjunction with aggressive treatment, as misleading symptoms may delay treatment and worsen the patient’s prognosis. The management of splenic abscess is based on medical therapy, antibiotics and splenectomy or percutaneous drainage. We present the case of a 58-year-old patient presented with a splenic abscess after arterial embolization. He underwent surgery and completely recovered.

Splenic Abscess Due to Salmonella Infection

2005 ◽  
Vol 2005 (1) ◽  
pp. 19
Author(s):  
A.A. Hussain ◽  
H.I. Allam ◽  
H. Almahdy ◽  
H. Kassem
Keyword(s):  
Splenic Abscess ◽  
Salmonella Infection

Determining normal values of urinary phosphorus excretion in 3913 healthy children aged 2-18 to aid early diagnosis and treatment for urolithiasis

2017 ◽  
Vol 106 (7) ◽  
pp. 1170-1175 ◽  
Author(s):  
Katarzyna Taranta-Janusz ◽  
Łukasz Łabieniec ◽  
Tadeusz Porowski ◽  
Krzysztof Szymański ◽  
Halina Porowska ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Early Diagnosis ◽  
Normal Values ◽  
Diagnosis And Treatment ◽  
Healthy Children ◽  
Phosphorus Excretion ◽  
Urinary Phosphorus Excretion

scholarly journals Temporal Lobe Abscess in a Patient with Isolated Sphenoiditis

2011 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
pp. ar.2011.2.0001 ◽  
Author(s):  
Thomas A. Stewart ◽  
Cody S. Carter ◽  
Kristin Seiberling
Keyword(s):  
Early Diagnosis ◽  
Temporal Lobe ◽  
Full Recovery ◽  
Surgical Drainage ◽  
Imaging Studies ◽  
Neurological Sequelae ◽  
Head Ct ◽  
Intracranial Infection

A 74-year-old immunocompetent man admitted for severe retro-orbital headache was diagnosed with isolated sphenoiditis. At the time of scheduled surgery, the patient was mildly obtunded, and a head CT revealed a temporal lobe abscess. The patient underwent a left temporal craniectomy and a bilateral endoscopic sphenoid sinusotomy, which revealed gross fungal debris. The patient made a full recovery with resolution of abscess and sinus findings. Suspicion for intracranial infection should be raised in any sinus patient with neurological changes. Early diagnosis with imaging studies is extremely important for surgical drainage before permanent neurological sequelae.

Management of splenic abscess in children by percutaneous drainage

2006 ◽  
Vol 41 (1) ◽  
pp. e53-e56 ◽  
Author(s):  
Roy Choudhury S. ◽  
Chadha Rajiv ◽  
Sonker Pitamber ◽  
Sharma Akshay ◽  
Singh Dharmendra
Keyword(s):  
Percutaneous Drainage ◽  
Splenic Abscess

scholarly journals Evaluation of The 10 Warning Signs In Immunodeficient Patients: Additional Suggestions

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Fadime Ceyda Eldeniz ◽  
Yahya Gül ◽  
Alaattin Yorulmaz ◽  
Şükrü Nail Güner ◽  
Sevgi Keles ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Family History ◽  
Early Diagnosis ◽  
Chronic Diarrhea ◽  
Warning Signs ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Healthy Children ◽  
Physician Awareness ◽  
History Of ◽  
And Control ◽  
Immunological Evaluation

Abstract Objective: Ten warning signs of primary immunodeficiency (PID) were suggested by the Jeffrey Modell Foundation (JMF), to increase physician awareness of PID. These warning signs have not yet been evaluated for patients with secondary immunodeficiency (SID). This study investigated whether the 10 warning signs used for the diagnosis of PID are sufficient for the diagnosis of SID, and explored the possibility of additional signs.Methods: This prospective study was conducted between June and December 2020. The mothers of 162 patients with PID and SID, and mothers of 200 healthy children, were asked to complete a questionnaire about family and personal history in addition to the warning signs of PID developed by the JMF. A JMF score was created by giving one point for each “Yes” answer for the 10 warning signs of PID. Medical records of the patients were evaluated for possible additional warning signs for PID and SID. Results: The JMF scores of the PID (3.36 ± 1.65) and SID (3.72 ± 1.12) groups were significantly higher than the scores of the control group (0.34 ± 0.61) (p < 0.05). A sign for immunological evaluation in two patients without warning signs in the PID group was found to be chronic diarrhea. In addition to the 10 JMF warning signs, we found that consanguinity and a family history of tuberculosis were statistically significant in our PID group, compared with the SID and control groups. Conclusions: The JMF warning signs are important for early diagnosis of PID. Our study showed that these signs may also be used for the early diagnosis of SID in patients and, according to our results, in addition to the 10 JMF signs for PID, parental consanguinity, chronic diarrhea, and a family history of tuberculosis may also be considered warning signs for the early diagnosis of PID.

scholarly journals Salmonella Enteritidis in chicken carcasses and giblets in Southern Chile

2009 ◽  
Vol 4 (02) ◽  
pp. 107-109 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jorge Ulloa ◽  
Mario Gonzalez ◽  
Carlos Hernandez ◽  
Maria Paz Villanueva ◽  
Heriberto Fernandez
Keyword(s):  
Salmonella Enteritidis ◽  
Low Frequency ◽  
Chicken Meat ◽  
Southern Chile ◽  
Salmonella Infection ◽  
Salmonella Spp ◽  
Isolation Frequency ◽  
Poultry Products ◽  
Raw Poultry

Background: Gastroenteritis caused by Salmonella spp. is mainly related to the consumption of undercooked chicken meat or raw poultry products. The objective of this study was to assess the occurrence of Salmonella spp. in chicken carcasses and giblets commercialized in Southern Chile (Valdivia city). Methodology: A total of 560 samples were collected from four supermarkets and one poultry products dealer, during two periods (autumn-winter and spring-summer periods), and analysed for Salmonella using standard bacteriological procedures. Results: Five out of 280 analyzed carcasses (1.8%) and one out of 280 (0.4%) chicken giblets were Salmonella positive. The isolation frequency of Salmonella spp. considering the total samples analyzed was 1.1%. Salmonella Enteritidis was the only serotype isolated. No significant differences (P > 0.05) in the isolation rates between the autumn-winter and spring-summer periods were found. Conclusion: Salmonella Enteritidis was isolated in low frequency from chicken carcasses and giblets commercialized in Southern Chile (Valdivia city); however, in spite of the low frequency of contaminated samples, this kind of food could be a potential vehicle of Salmonella infection to humans.

scholarly journals Non-Antibiotics Strategies to Control Salmonella Infection in Poultry

Animals ◽  
2022 ◽  
Vol 12 (1) ◽  
pp. 102
Author(s):  
José Martín Ruvalcaba-Gómez ◽  
Zuamí Villagrán ◽  
Juan José Valdez-Alarcón ◽  
Marcelino Martínez-Núñez ◽  
Lorena Jacqueline Gomez-Godínez ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Bacterial Infections ◽  
Safety Concern ◽  
Resistance Mechanisms ◽  
Poultry Production ◽  
Salmonella Infection ◽  
Salmonella Spp ◽  
In Ovo ◽  
Antimicrobial Substances ◽  
Health Significance ◽  
Salmonella Control

Salmonella spp. is a facultative intracellular pathogen causing localized or systemic infections, involving economic and public health significance, and remains the leading pathogen of food safety concern worldwide, with poultry being the primary transmission vector. Antibiotics have been the main strategy for Salmonella control for many years, which has allowed producers to improve the growth and health of food-producing animals. However, the utilization of antibiotics has been reconsidered since bacterial pathogens have established and shared a variety of antibiotic resistance mechanisms that can quickly increase within microbial communities. The use of alternatives to antibiotics has been recommended and successfully applied in many countries, leading to the core aim of this review, focused on (1) describing the importance of Salmonella infection in poultry and the effects associated with the use of antibiotics for disease control; (2) discussing the use of feeding-based (prebiotics, probiotics, bacterial subproducts, phytobiotics) and non-feeding-based (bacteriophages, in ovo injection, vaccines) strategies in poultry production for Salmonella control; and (3) exploring the use of complementary strategies, highlighting those based on -omics tools, to assess the effects of using the available antibiotic-free alternatives and their role in lowering dependency on the existing antimicrobial substances to manage bacterial infections in poultry effectively.

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