Gangrenous gas necrosis of the spleen: a case report

Abstract

Abstract Background Splenic abscess usually arises from hematogenous spread. Causative pathogens are various and anaerobic pathogens are rarely reported. Case presentation We report the case of a 50-year-old male patient who was admitted for sepsis due to gangrenous necrosis of the spleen associated with bacteremia. Causative pathogens were Clostridium perfringens and Streptococcus gallolyticus. The patient was successfully treated by splenectomy and targeted intravenous antibiotics. No underlying or predisposing disease was found. Conclusion Gangrenous necrosis of the spleen is a rare entity that can be successfully treated by splenectomy and antibiotics.

Keywords

• Splenic abscess
• Splenic gangrene
• Spleen
• Gangrene
• Spontaneous gas gangrene