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Causes of splenic abscess or infarction
Causes of splenic abscess or infarction
Causes of splenic infarction
Cardioembolic
Malignant neoplasm
Hypercoagulable states other than cancer
Sickle cell disease
Trauma
Postoperative
Inflammatory (eg, pancreatitis)
Infectious (eg, sepsis, abscess, peritonitis)
Atherosclerosis
Cirrhosis
Causes of splenic abscess
Endocarditis
Pneumonia
Gastrointestinal perforation
Arteriovenous malformation
Common presenting findings include pain, fever, nausea or vomiting, and splenomegaly; some individuals may have leukocytosis and some may lack symptoms altogether (ie, an incidental finding). Refer to the source articles and UpToDate for information regarding the presentation, evaluation, and management of splenic infarction and splenic abscess.
Adapted from: Brett AS, Azizzadeh N, Miller EM, et al. Assessment of Clinical Conditions Associated With Splenic Infarction in Adult Patients. JAMA Intern Med 2020; 180:1125.