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ArticleFrontiers in oncology2026

Case Report: splenic abscess as a rare complication of perforated splenic flexure colorectal carcinoma: the role of imaging and multidisciplinary management.

Qingfeng Chen, Xiaorui Liu, Aimin Zhang, Tao Zhang, Junjie Sun

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Qingfeng Chen *School of Clinical Medicine, Hebei University, Baoding, Hebei, China.
Xiaorui Liu *Department of Gastrointestinal Surgery, Affiliated Hospital of Hebei University, Baoding, Hebei, China.
Aimin ZhangDepartment of Gastrointestinal Surgery, Affiliated Hospital of Hebei University, Baoding, Hebei, China.
Tao Zhang *Department of Gastrointestinal Surgery, Affiliated Hospital of Hebei University, Baoding, Hebei, China.
Junjie Sun *Department of Gastrointestinal Surgery, Affiliated Hospital of Hebei University, Baoding, Hebei, China.

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Abstract

Background: Splenic abscess is an exceedingly rare complication of colorectal carcinoma, particularly when associated with tumor perforation, colosplenic fistula, and multiorgan invasion. Case presentation: We present the case of a 71-year-old male patient with splenic flexure colorectal carcinoma (CRC) complicated by colosplenic fistula, splenic abscess, and invasion of the spleen, pancreas, and gastric wall, which were identified by contrast-enhanced computed tomography (CT). Following multidisciplinary team (MDT) consultation, an emergency laparotomy with multiorgan Conclusions: A novel "Dual-Pathway" Hypothesis is proposed to explain CRC-associated splenic abscess pathogenesis. A structured diagnostic and treatment workflow is presented to guide future management of such complex cases. This report highlights the critical roles of advanced imaging and MDT collaboration in optimizing outcomes for rare CRC complications.

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colorectal carcinomacolosplenic fistuladual-pathway hypothesismultidisciplinary teamsplenic abscess

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