ATraumatic Splenic Rupture: Dreaded Complication of Splenomegaly

Shiber, Joseph; Fontane, Emily; Prisk, David

doi:10.4172/2329-9088.1000162

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“…A detailed pathophysiology of spontaneous splenic ruptures is still unclear. In a few previous reports, it has been noted that spontaneous splenic rupture may be induced by an expanding subcapsular hematoma that eventually tears the capsule through a Valsalva maneuver such as a cough, sneeze, or vomiting, which, in turn, increases the venous portal pressure or compression of the spleen [5][6][7]. Therefore, early diagnosis is very important in order for emergency physicians to stabilize hypovolemic shock and declare the etiology of a spontaneous splenic rupture.…”

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Spontaneous Splenic Rupture as a Rare Initial Presentation in an Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia Patient

Kao

Chan

et al. 2019

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A spontaneous rupture of the spleen is a rare but critical diagnosis of an acute abdomen, which may accompany unspecific symptoms mimicking acute pancreatitis, rupture of aortic aneurism, or acute coronary syndrome, delaying diagnosis and treatment. In patients that have experienced a severe spleen rupture, hypovolemic shock may cause catastrophic clinical outcomes. Therefore, early diagnosis is very important in order for physicians to declare the etiology for prevention and timely correction of the shock status. Several causes of spontaneous splenic rupture have been reported, including infection, vasculitis, pancreatitis, or hematological malignancies. Acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) remains a rare but important cause of non-traumatic splenic rupture that physicians are required to assess for. Here, we describe a case presenting an acute abdomen due to spontaneous spleen rupture as the first manifestation. The purpose of this case report was to highlight the importance of considering spontaneous ruptures of the spleen as a rare but critical differential diagnosis of an acute abdomen, especially in patients with acute lymphoblastic leukemia.

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Spontaneous Splenic Rupture as a Rare Initial Presentation in an Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia Patient

Kao

Chan

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“…A recent USA report concerned a 21-year-old man whose 630 grams spleen was rupture [11]. Operation was the saving grace.…”

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Hypothesis on the Forensic Recognition of Cases "Brought in Dead" and Others "Brought in Dying"

Onuigbo¹

2018

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The best known forensic cases are those "Brought in Dead," i.e., BID. Perhaps, there is need to appreciate other cases marked by reaching the hospital but dying there, i.e., "Brought in Dying." Examples of the latter need both recognition and documentation. This was achieved in the present paper concerning members of the Igbo Ethnic Group who are domiciled in South Eastern Nigeria. It is hypothesized that there should be wider knowledge of the phenomenon of "Brought in Dying.

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Splenomegaly in sarcoidosis: Frequency, treatment, prognosis and long-term follow-up

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ATraumatic Splenic Rupture: Dreaded Complication of Splenomegaly

Cited by 3 publications

References 15 publications

Spontaneous Splenic Rupture as a Rare Initial Presentation in an Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia Patient

Spontaneous Splenic Rupture as a Rare Initial Presentation in an Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia Patient

Hypothesis on the Forensic Recognition of Cases "Brought in Dead" and Others "Brought in Dying"

Splenomegaly in sarcoidosis: Frequency, treatment, prognosis and long-term follow-up

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