Splenic abscess secondary to brucellosis: a case report

Pablo B. Bautista-García, Department of Internal Medicine, Hospital General de Cholula, Cholula, Puebla, Mexico

Brucellosis is a zoonotic infection transmitted to humans by infected animals, through the ingestion of unpasteurized dairy products or by contact with tissues or fluids from infected animals or humans. The symptoms present as an insidious picture, characterized by fever, general malaise, night sweats, and arthralgias. Splenic abscess is an extremely rare complication. The diagnosis of brucellosis is made by immunological means. However, the presence and location of abscesses are detected by ultrasonography, tomography or magnetic resonance imaging. Our manuscript presents the case of a splenic brucelloma in an adult male.

Keywords: Brucella. Zoonosis. Splenic abscess.