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World J Gastroenterol. Jan 21, 2006; 12(3): 460-464
Published online Jan 21, 2006. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v12.i3.460
Table 2 Underlying and predisposing diseases in 67 cases of splenic abscess
Underlying diseases (n = 67)Solitary(SSA)(n = 48)Multiple(MSA)(n = 19)Extrasplenic abscess (n = 26)
DM (20)173101
Endocarditis (7)7042
Pancreatitis (5)2323
Pancreatitis+DM (2)110
Pancreatic cancer (1)100
Liver cirrhosis (2)1114
Trauma (2)110
MDS (2)0225
SLE (2)200
CHF (1)100
Perforated peptic ulcer (1)100
Colon perforation+ DM (1)1016
Endocarditis+DM (1)100
Biliary tract stone100
AIDS (1)0117
ALL (1)010
Aplastic anemia (1)100
ESRD+ovarian cancer (1)010
COPD+CHF (1)100
Lung cancer+DM (1)100
Unknown (13)8558