Splenic abscess

We have a very interesting image for you but, can you answer the questions below?

1. What would be your differential diagnosis in Figure 1?
2. What factors would determine whether you perform a splenectomy?
3. What is the latest evidence in terms of post-splenectomy sepsis?

If you don’t know the answers or want to know more read ’Splenic abscess as a potential initial manifestation of quiescent infective endocarditis in a patient with bronchopneumonia‘