Atraumatic Splenic Hemorrhage as a Rare Complication of Pancreatitis: Case Report and Literature Review
- Author:
Deepanshu JAIN
1
;
Byeori LEE
;
Michael RAJALA
Author Information
- Publication Type:Review
- From:Clinical Endoscopy 2020;53(3):311-320
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:0
- Abstract: Splenic hemorrhage (hematoma and rupture) is a rare complication of pancreatitis. In this article, we present a rare case of spontaneous splenic rupture as a complication of acute pancreatitis. A literature review was also completed to describe the patient characteristics, associated pancreatitis etiology, clinical presentations, risk factors, diagnostic and treatment modalities, and outcomes.
