A case of spontaneous splenic rupture in an ectopic pregnancy

Haemoperitoneum in the 3rd trimester of pregnancy: A rare cause

“…Spontaneous splenic rupture, being rare, is oft en not suspected and the diagnosis is made during laparotomy. In the absence of other fi ndings, as mentioned by Li et al (2013), spontaneous rupture appears as the most probable aetiology in our case. An episode of excessive vomiting might be a possible cause (Sakhel et al 2003).…”

“…We read with interest the case report by Li et al (2013), describing a case of spontaneous splenic rupture in ectopic pregnancy. We would like to add our experience of spontaneous splenic rupture occurring in 3rd trimester of pregnancy, wherein another acute presentation was in the form of a massive haemoperitoneum.…”

Atraumatic Splenic Rupture in Legionella pneumophila Pneumonia

“…ASR has been described in multiple settings in which malignancy, viral infection, inflammatory and iatrogenic causes (e.g., antiplatelets and anticoagulants) predominate [ 11 , 35 ]. Other at risk groups include women during late pregnancy (3 rd trimester) or those with ectopic pregnancies in whom this differential should be considered given the raised intra-abdominal pressure from the gravid uterus [ 36 ]. More recently, ASR has been described in both children and adults with SARS-CoV-2 of severity ranging from asymptomatic to requiring invasive mechanical ventilation [ 37 , 38 ].…”