A case of phlegmonous gastritis with multiple liver and splenic abscesses

Nihon Shokakibyo Gakkai Zasshi. 2011 Jan;108(1):50-8.

Abstract

A 63-year-old woman was admitted with high fever. Laboratory tests showed leukocytosis and elevated C-reactive protein (CRP) levels. Abdominal ultrasonography and computed tomography revealed multiple liver and splenic tumors. We diagnosed phlegmonous gastritis with multiple liver and splenic abscesses based on a discharge of pus from the gastric ulcer on biopsy obtained during esophagogastroduodenoscopy. She showed remission after spontaneous drainage and treatment with antibiotics. A search of the literature yielded no other cases of phlegmonous gastritis with multiple liver and splenic abscesses, and we therefore report this case.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Abscess / etiology*
  • Cellulitis / complications
  • Cellulitis / therapy
  • Female
  • Gastritis / complications*
  • Gastritis / therapy
  • Humans
  • Liver Abscess / etiology*
  • Middle Aged
  • Splenic Diseases / etiology*