A case report of extremely rare case of fishbone penetration from stomach into spleen, causing splenic abscess, managed by spleen preserving surgery.

INTRODUCTION

Fishbone penetrating from the stomach into the spleen, causing a splenic abscess, is an extremely rare condition.

CASE PRESENTATION

We report a case of fishbone penetration from the stomach into the spleen, presenting as a splenic abscess and acute peritonitis, diagnosed pre-operatively with a contrast-enhanced CT scan of the abdomen and subsequently managed with spleen-preserving surgery.

DISCUSSION

Fishbone penetration from the stomach into the spleen, causing a splenic abscess, which is an extremely rare occurrence. We successfully diagnosed and managed this case with spleen-preserving surgery, and the patient recovered well.

CONCLUSION

A rare case of fishbone penetration from the stomach into the spleen causing a splenic abscess was diagnosed radiologically pre-operatively and managed by a spleen-preserving procedure.