Spontaneous Splenic Rupture.
10.17479/jacs.2016.6.2.73
- Author:
Christopher HORN
1
;
Jason KEUNE
Author Information
1. Department of Surgery, Saint Louis University, St. Louis, MO, USA. hornc@wudosis.wustl.edu
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
Spleen;
Splenic rupture;
Splenectomy;
Rare diseases;
Spontaneous rupture
- MeSH:
Adult;
Female;
Humans;
Rare Diseases;
Rupture, Spontaneous;
Shock;
Spleen;
Splenectomy;
Splenic Rupture*
- From:
Journal of Acute Care Surgery
2016;6(2):73-75
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:English
-
Abstract:
We present the case of a 27-year-old female who presented in hypovolemic shock due to splenic rupture without apparent cause. The patient underwent an open splenectomy followed by an uneventful recovery. Post-operatively the patient could recall no trauma, and exams for viral and neoplastic etiologies were unrevealing. Spontaneous splenic rupture is a rare condition requiring a high index of suspicion, and patients should be managed with prompt splenectomy.
