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  • Title: Pathogenic potential of Parabacteroides distasonis revealed in a splenic abscess case: a truth unfolded.
    Author: Gunalan A, Biswas R, Sridharan B, Elamurugan TP.
    Journal: BMJ Case Rep; 2020 Dec 13; 13(12):. PubMed ID: 33318274.
    Abstract:
    Splenic abscess is a rare entity, however if unrecognised or left untreated, it is invariably fatal. We herein report a case of splenic abscess in a 40-year-old man presenting with fever, left-sided abdominal pain, altered sensorium and vomiting. On clinical examination, hepatosplenomegaly was noted and the ultrasound of the abdomen showed multiple hypoechoic regions in the upper pole of spleen, and the diagnosis of splenic abscess was made. The patient received antimicrobial therapy and underwent an open splenectomy with full recovery. Pus aspirated from the splenic abscess grew an unusual organism named Parabacteroides distasonis In the literature, there are only a few recorded cases of P. distasonis causing splenic abscess. Through this case report, we would like to emphasise the pathogenic role of P. distasonis in causing clinical disease, as this organism is typically known to constitute a part of the normal flora.
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