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Highlights Splenic abscess is one of the rarer findings which is commonly seen in immunocompromised individuals. Splenic abscess may present with features of pleural effusion along with empyema if gets infected. Pleural empyema needs tube drainage. Splenic entity if unilocular, can be managed with broad spectrum antibiotics along with percutaneous aspiration or drainage. Open drainage or splenectomy is mandatory in case percutaneous techniques fail.