[Type 2 diabetes with multiple splenic abscesses: a case report]

Nan Fang Yi Ke Da Xue Xue Bao. 2013 Jul;33(7):1091-2.
[Article in Chinese]

Abstract

In patients with diabetes, glucose fluctuations, insulin resistance, poor circulation, and likely immune damage can easily lead to infections. Splenic abscess is rare in diabetic patients and is associated with a high mortality rate. Type 2 diabetes causes increased risks of splenic abscess, and timely and effective treatment can lower the mortality rate. We report here a case of type 2 diabetes complicated by multiple splenic abscesses.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • English Abstract
  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Abscess / complications*
  • Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2 / complications*
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Splenic Diseases / complications*