“… 7 The common symptoms and signs of splenic abscess include the triad of fever, left upper quadrant tenderness, and leukocytosis as seen in this case. 1 , 3 , 7 , 8 Just as with splenic cysts the definitive treatment is splenectomy as most of the spleen is affected and non‐functional (Figure 2 ). 9 , 10 In addition, pneumococcal, haemophilus influenza type b, and meningococcal conjugate vaccinations against the lifetime risk (0.1–0.5%) but 50% mortality from a subsequent OPSI is required.…”