Splenic abscess
http://purl.obolibrary.org/obo/HP_0025059
A circumscribed area of pus or necrotic debris in the parenchyma of the spleen. [ PMID:21319348 ]
Term info
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Splenic abscesses generally occur in patients with neoplasia, immunodeficiency, trauma, metastatic infection, splenic infarct or diabetes.
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HPO:probinson
date
2016-09-26T09:11:25Z
definition
A circumscribed area of pus or necrotic debris in the parenchyma of the spleen.