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Zhu GZ, Ji DH. Successful splenic artery embolization in a patient with Behçet's syndrome-associated splenic rupture: A case report. World J Gastrointest Surg 2024; 16:1184-1188. [PMID: 38690059 PMCID: PMC11056654 DOI: 10.4240/wjgs.v16.i4.1184] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/23/2023] [Revised: 02/02/2024] [Accepted: 03/06/2024] [Indexed: 04/22/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND Splenic rupture associated with Behçet's syndrome (BS) is extremely rare, and there is no consensus on its management. In this case report, a patient with BS-associated splenic rupture was successfully treated with splenic artery embolization (SAE) and had a good prognosis after the intervention. CASE SUMMARY The patient was admitted for pain in the left upper abdominal quadrant. He was diagnosed with splenic rupture. Multiple oral and genital aphthous ulcers were observed, and acne scars were found on his back. He had a 2-year history of BS diagnosis, with symptoms of oral and genital ulcers. At that time, he was treated with oral corticosteroids for 1 month, but the symptoms did not alleviate. He underwent SAE to treat the rupture. On the first day after SAE, the patient reported a complete resolution of abdominal pain and was discharged 5 d later. Three months after the intervention, a computed tomography examination showed that the splenic hematoma had formed a stable cystic effusion, suggesting a good prognosis. CONCLUSION SAE might be a good choice for BS-associated splenic rupture based on good surgical practice and material selection.
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- Guang-Zhao Zhu
- Department of Interventional Therapy, The First Affiliated Hospital of Dalian Medical University, Dalian 116011, Liaoning Province, China
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- Department of Interventional Therapy, The First Affiliated Hospital of Dalian Medical University, Dalian 116011, Liaoning Province, China
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Daniel JA, Roth KR, Patel PV, Schultz KL. Atraumatic splenic rupture secondary to granulocyte-colony stimulating factor medication exposure. Am J Emerg Med 2024:S0735-6757(24)00195-5. [PMID: 38677911 DOI: 10.1016/j.ajem.2024.04.036] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/07/2024] [Revised: 04/17/2024] [Accepted: 04/18/2024] [Indexed: 04/29/2024] Open
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Hematopoietic hormones such as granulocyte-colony stimulating factors are commonly used prevent neutropenia in patients undergoing chemotherapy and to prepare patients for bone marrow donations. In rare cases, splenic injury can result from exposure to this medication. We present the case of a 30-year-old man who presented to the emergency department the day after a bone marrow donation procedure complaining of severe, acute onset left upper quadrant abdominal pain, radiating to the shoulder. Neither the patient nor his family reported any abdominal trauma prior to or following the marrow donation procedure. An initial bedside ultrasound examination was positive for peritoneal fluid and distortion of the normal splenic architecture, raising suspicion for possible intraabdominal or splenic injury. An emergent confirmatory CT with contrast of the abdomen confirmed the initial ultrasound examination suspicion of an atraumatic splenic rupture and with evidence of venous bleeding but without active arterial extravasation. An emergent trauma surgery consultation was placed, and he underwent embolization with an uneventful recovery. This case report highlights the need for a high index of suspicion for atraumatic splenic rupture in patients exposed to these types of granulocyte-colony stimulating factors.
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- Jeannez A Daniel
- Department of Emergency and Hospital Medicine, Lehigh Valley Health Network/ University of South Florida Morsani College of Medicine, Lehigh Valley Campus, Allentown, PA, United States of America.
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- Department of Emergency and Hospital Medicine, Lehigh Valley Health Network/ University of South Florida Morsani College of Medicine, Lehigh Valley Campus, Allentown, PA, United States of America
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- Institute for Surgical Excellence, Division of Trauma Surgery, Lehigh Valley Health Network/ University of South Florida Morsani College of Medicine, Lehigh Valley Campus, Allentown, PA, United States of America
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- Department of Emergency and Hospital Medicine, Lehigh Valley Health Network/ University of South Florida Morsani College of Medicine, Lehigh Valley Campus, Allentown, PA, United States of America
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Blichárová A, Benetinová Z, Mátyás T, Labaj P, Verbóová Ľ, Tancoš V, Nedoroščík A. Peliosis of the spleen as an unusual cause of splenic rupture: A case report and a review of literature. J Forensic Leg Med 2024; 103:102659. [PMID: 38431990 DOI: 10.1016/j.jflm.2024.102659] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/11/2023] [Revised: 02/01/2024] [Accepted: 02/18/2024] [Indexed: 03/05/2024]
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Isolated splenic peliosis is an extremely rare condition characterized by the presence of multiple blood-filled cavities, occasionally resulting in non-traumatic splenic rupture with fatal bleeding. In our case, a 64-year-old man was brought by ambulance due to weakness and abdominal pain without nausea or febrility. On clinical examination, the patient was sensitive to palpation with significant tenderness over the abdomen but no associated features of peritonitis. He collapsed during the imaging examination and became unconscious and asystolic. Cardiopulmonary resuscitation was not successful. The patient died approximately within 2 hours of admission to the hospital. Postmortal examination showed 2800 ml of intraperitoneal blood with clots and a laceration of the lower pole of the spleen. Macroscopic examination of the spleen revealed huge nodular splenomegaly, measuring 21 cm x 19 cm x 5 cm, weighing 755 g. On the cut surfaces, multiple randomly distributed blood-filled cavities ranging from 0,5 to 2 cm in diameter were seen. At microscopic examination, the specimens showed multiple irregular haemorrhagic cyst-like lesions that were not lined by any epithelium or sinusoidal endothelium, consistent with the diagnosis of peliosis lienis. Although the condition is often clinically silent, the forensic pathological significance arises from the differential diagnosis of resultant intraperitoneal haemorrhage and sudden death, mimicking a violent death.
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- Alžbeta Blichárová
- Department of Pathology, Faculty of Medicine, Pavol Jozef Šafárik University and Louis Pasteur University Hospital in Košice, Rastislavova 43, 040 01, Košice, Slovakia.
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- Department of Pathology, Faculty of Medicine, Pavol Jozef Šafárik University and Louis Pasteur University Hospital in Košice, Rastislavova 43, 040 01, Košice, Slovakia.
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- Forensic Medicine and Pathological Anatomy Workplace in Košice of Health Care Surveillance Authority, Ipeľská 1, 043 74, Košice, Slovakia.
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- Forensic Medicine and Pathological Anatomy Workplace in Košice of Health Care Surveillance Authority, Ipeľská 1, 043 74, Košice, Slovakia.
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- Department of Pathology, Faculty of Medicine, Pavol Jozef Šafárik University and Louis Pasteur University Hospital in Košice, Rastislavova 43, 040 01, Košice, Slovakia.
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- Department of Pathology, Faculty of Medicine, Pavol Jozef Šafárik University and Louis Pasteur University Hospital in Košice, Rastislavova 43, 040 01, Košice, Slovakia.
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- Department of Pathology, Faculty of Medicine, Pavol Jozef Šafárik University and Louis Pasteur University Hospital in Košice, Rastislavova 43, 040 01, Košice, Slovakia.
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Hwang HP, Kim KM, Han H, Hwang JH. Spontaneous splenic rupture associated with scrub typhus: a case report. Infect Dis Poverty 2024; 13:9. [PMID: 38254176 PMCID: PMC10801982 DOI: 10.1186/s40249-024-01177-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/25/2023] [Accepted: 01/10/2024] [Indexed: 01/24/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND Scrub typhus, an acute febrile disease with mild to severe, life-threatening manifestations, potentially presents with a variety of complications, including pneumonia, acute respiratory distress syndrome, cardiac arrhythmias (such as atrial fibrillation), myocarditis, shock, peptic ulcer, gastrointestinal bleeding, meningitis, encephalitis, and renal failure. Of the various complications associated with scrub typhus, splenic rupture has rarely been reported, and its mechanisms are unknown. This study reports a case of scrub typhus-related spontaneous splenic rupture and identifies possible mechanisms through the gross and histopathologic findings. CASE PRESENTATION A 78-year-old man presented to our emergency room with a 5-day history of fever and skin rash. On physical examination, eschar was observed on the left upper abdominal quadrant. The abdomen was not tender, and there was no history of trauma. The Orientia tsutsugamushi antibody titer using the indirect immunofluorescent antibody test was 1:640. On Day 6 of hospitalization, he complained of sudden-onset left upper abdominal quadrant pain and showed mental changes. His vital signs were a blood pressure of 70/40 mmHg, a heart rate pf 140 beats per min, and a respiratory rate of 20 breaths per min, with a temperature of 36.8 °C. There were no signs of gastrointestinal bleeding, such as hematemesis, melena, or hematochezia. Grey Turner's sign was suspected during an abdominal examination. Portable ultrasonography showed retroperitoneal bleeding, so an emergency exploratory laparotomy was performed, leading to a diagnosis of hemoperitoneum due to splenic rupture and a splenectomy. The patient had been taking oral doxycycline (100 mg twice daily) for 6 days; after surgery, this was discontinued, and intravenous azithromycin (500 mg daily) was administered. No arrhythmia associated with azithromycin was observed. However, renal failure with hemodialysis, persistent hyperbilirubinemia, and multiorgan failure occurred. The patient did not recover and died on the fifty-sixth day of hospitalization. CONCLUSIONS Clinicians should consider the possibility of splenic rupture in patients with scrub typhus who display sudden-onset abdominal pain and unstable vital signs. In addition, splenic capsular rupture and extra-capsular hemorrhage are thought to be caused by splenomegaly and capsular distention resulting from red blood cell congestion in the red pulp destroying the splenic sinus.
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- Hong Pil Hwang
- Department of Surgery, Jeonbuk National University Hospital, Jeonbuk National University Medical School, Jeonju, Republic of Korea
- Research Institute of Clinical Medicine of Jeonbuk National University, Jeonju, Jeonjuk, Korea
- Biomedical Research Institute of Jeonbuk National University Hospital, Jeonju, Jeonbuk, Korea
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- Department of Pathology, Jeonbuk National University Hospital, Jeonbuk National University Medical School, Jeonju, Republic of Korea
- Research Institute of Clinical Medicine of Jeonbuk National University, Jeonju, Jeonjuk, Korea
- Biomedical Research Institute of Jeonbuk National University Hospital, Jeonju, Jeonbuk, Korea
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Jeonbuk National University Hospital, Jeonbuk National University Medical School, 20 Geonji-Ro, Deokjin-Gu, Jeonju-Si, Jeollabuk-Do, 54907, Republic of Korea.
- Research Institute of Clinical Medicine of Jeonbuk National University, Jeonju, Jeonjuk, Korea.
- Biomedical Research Institute of Jeonbuk National University Hospital, Jeonju, Jeonbuk, Korea.
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Jeonbuk National University Hospital, Jeonbuk National University Medical School, 20 Geonji-Ro, Deokjin-Gu, Jeonju-Si, Jeollabuk-Do, 54907, Republic of Korea.
- Research Institute of Clinical Medicine of Jeonbuk National University, Jeonju, Jeonjuk, Korea.
- Biomedical Research Institute of Jeonbuk National University Hospital, Jeonju, Jeonbuk, Korea.
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Eshraghi R, Shamsi S, Safaee M. Surgical Treatment versus Conservative Management of Splenic Rupture: Outcomes and Risk Factors. Bull Emerg Trauma 2024; 12:15-20. [PMID: 38689793 PMCID: PMC11057449 DOI: 10.30476/beat.2024.101350.1489] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/01/2023] [Revised: 11/29/2023] [Accepted: 12/03/2023] [Indexed: 05/02/2024] Open
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Objective This study aimed to evaluate the outcome and risk factors in operative and non-operative management of splenic injury. Methods This cross-sectional study was conducted on patients with traumatic splenic injuries who were hospitalized in Kashani Hospital (Isfahan, Iran) from 2017 to 2019. The studied variables were extracted from the medical records of the enrolled participants. The outcomes such as mortality complications and risk factors were compared based on treatment methods. Results A total of 240 patients were investigated. The mean age of the patients was 29.8±12.2, with 180 (77.5%) patients being men. 154 (64.2%) patients underwent operative treatment. The mortality rate was 18.9% and 4.6% among operative and non-operative groups (p<0.001). Complications were observed in 11.5% and 46.1% of non-operative and operative groups, respectively (p<0.001). Operative treatment inversely correlated with mortality (p<0.001) and complications (p<0.05). Splenic injury severity was correlated positively with mortality (p<0.001) and negatively with complications (p<0.001). Unstable hemodynamic status was positively correlated with complications (p<0.001). Age had a positive correlation with mortality (p<0.001) and complications (p<0.001). Male sex had a negative correlation with complications (p<0.001). GCS score and admission were positively correlated with mortality (p<0.001). There was no statistically significant correlation between correlated injuries and outcomes (p≥0.05). Conclusion Patients who received surgery had higher rates of mortality and complications. However, after controlling for confounders, operative treatment was found to be inversely correlated with mortality and complications.
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- Reza Eshraghi
- Department of Surgery, School of Medicine, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran
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- School of Medicine, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran
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- Department of Surgery, School of Medicine, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran
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Liu C, Chen R, Lu B, Tang H. Splenic rupture mimicking acute abdomen caused by giant hydronephrosis: A thorny case. Asian J Surg 2023; 46:4483-4484. [PMID: 37179186 DOI: 10.1016/j.asjsur.2023.04.122] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/12/2023] [Accepted: 04/26/2023] [Indexed: 05/15/2023] Open
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- Chenming Liu
- Shaoxing People's Hospital, Shaoxing, 312000, China; Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, 310000, China
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- Shaoxing People's Hospital, Shaoxing, 312000, China; School of Medicine, ShaoXing University, Shaoxing, 312000, China
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- Shaoxing People's Hospital, Shaoxing, 312000, China
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- Shaoxing People's Hospital, Shaoxing, 312000, China.
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Al-Ansari RY, Al-Rayes H, Abdalla LM, Alshehri AA, Woodman A. Impending splenic rupture as indicator of atypical chronic lymphocytic leukemia: A case report from Saudi Arabia. Int J Surg Case Rep 2023; 110:108748. [PMID: 37678031 PMCID: PMC10509882 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijscr.2023.108748] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/23/2023] [Revised: 08/26/2023] [Accepted: 08/26/2023] [Indexed: 09/09/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) is one of the hematological malignancies in which the bone marrow overproduces mature, dysfunctional lymphocytes. Affected lymphocytic cells can affect the lymph nodes, spleen, liver, bone marrow, and rarely other organs. Spontaneous rupture of the spleen is a rare health condition, with a few cases caused by CLL. Since the preliminary presentation of either impending or real splenic rupture is unusual and requires recording and reporting, this case report was developed. CASE REPORT A 55-year-old male patient presented with a significant weight loss of 20 kg, loss of appetite, fatigue, abdominal pain, and early satiety. Clinical examination revealed massive splenomegaly 22 cm below the costal margin, otherwise unremarkable on systemic examination. The size and dimensions of the spleen were confirmed by computed tomography of the body. The patient underwent a bone marrow biopsy, which was suggestive of atypical CLL. Due to the rapid progression of the size of the spleen and the pattern of impending rupture of the spleen, an emergency splenectomy was performed, and the histopathological report confirmed low-grade B-cell non-Hodgkin's lymphoma, mostly typical of CLL. CONCLUSION Given the rarity of cases, continuous data recording and reporting is required to enrich the scientific literature and share experiences from case to case. This will create a complete picture of this health condition across diverse regions and countries.
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- Rehab Y Al-Ansari
- Adult Hematology Unit, Internal Medicine Department, King Fahd Military Medical Complex, Dhahran, Saudi Arabia.
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- Internal Medicine Department, King Fahd Military Medical Complex, Dhahran, Saudi Arabia
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- Pathology Department, Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University, Al Khobar, Saudi Arabia
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- School of Health Sciences, University of Salford, Manchester, England
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Peters S, Iloaie C, Guérisse F. [A viral splenic rupture]. Rev Med Liege 2023; 78:181-182. [PMID: 37067831] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 04/18/2023]
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A 28-year-old patient is admitted in the emergency department for management of localized pain in the left hypochondrium and left flank that appeared 48 hours before his visit to the emergency room. At the same time, the patient describes the presence of fever, odynophagia and myalgia present for 8 days. The clinical examination highlights the presence of multiple upper cervical and submandibular bilateral and soft adenopathies of about 1.5 cm. There is also an abdominal defense at the level of the left hypochondrium and the left flank. The exploration will attest the presence of a primary EBV infection associated with a splenic rupture complicated by hemoperitoneum without hemodynamic repercussions. This clinical case illustrates the presence of a rare and potentially fatal complication following a very common disease, infectious mononucleosis.
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D'Atria M, Gowreesunker P, Samalea N. [Hemorrhagic shock secondary to splenic injury after colonoscopy]. Rev Med Liege 2023; 78:137-140. [PMID: 36924150] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 03/18/2023]
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Colonoscopy is a common procedure but splenic injury after colonoscopy is quite uncommon. Its presentation can be atypical and its outcome possibly fatal. In this case report, we highlight the importance of prompt recognition of the incident, by discussing etiological factors, risk factors and also by underlining the significance of maintaining a clinical awareness of this complication.
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Dhakal P, Sharma S, Kandel D, Aryal S, Bhandari S. Non-traumatic splenic rupture and pancreatic pseudocyst as a complication of pancreatitis: A case report. Radiol Case Rep 2023; 18:1457-60. [PMID: 36798060 DOI: 10.1016/j.radcr.2023.01.039] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/22/2022] [Revised: 01/08/2023] [Accepted: 01/09/2023] [Indexed: 02/05/2023] Open
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Nontraumatic splenic rupture is a rare pancreatitis complication. We present a 61-year-old chronic alcoholic male with acute on chronic pancreatitis, which progressed to pseudocyst, splenic vein thrombosis, splenic rupture, and eventually hemoperitoneum. Later, the patient required an emergency laparotomy and splenectomy. Early detection and treatment of pancreatitis and pseudocyst can help prevent a rare but potentially fatal complication like an acute rupture.
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López-Almanza PX, Martínez-Garza PA, González-Hermosillo-Cornejo D, Montalvo-Domínguez GA, Álvarez-Hernández DA. Ruptura esplénica después de terapia anticoagulante en un paciente con antecedente de COVID-19: reporte de caso. CIR CIR 2023; 91:427-431. [PMID: 37433136 DOI: 10.24875/ciru.22000006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/05/2022] [Accepted: 08/01/2022] [Indexed: 07/13/2023]
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We present the case of a 75-year-old man with a history of COVID-19 and splenic infarct treated with enoxaparin, who presented with intense abdominal pain and tomographic findings of free peri-splenic fluid and a hyperdense image in the spleen. An emergency laparotomy was performed, with findings of a splenic rupture at the vascular hilum. Spontaneous splenic rupture is a rare and fatal entity that should be suspected in a patient with history of COVID-19 who presents with acute abdominal pain after the administration of heparin.
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- Perla X López-Almanza
- Departamento de Servicio Social, Escuela de Medicina, Universidad Panamericana, Ciudad de México, México
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- Departamento de Enfermedades Infecciosas y Tropicales, Facultad de Enfermedades Infecciosas y Tropicales, London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine, Bloomsbury, Londres, Reino Unido
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Gómez-Sánchez J, Pérez-Alonso AJ, Zurita-Saavedra M, Mirón-Pozo B. Is spleen-preserving surgery safe for abdominal trauma? CIR CIR 2023; 91:678-684. [PMID: 37844896 DOI: 10.24875/ciru.22000301] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/02/2022] [Accepted: 07/10/2022] [Indexed: 10/18/2023]
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BACKGROUND Treatment of splenic trauma is currently based on non-surgical treatment or the use of interventional radiology. The conservative surgery of the spleen in splenic trauma remains marginal. OBJECTIVE To analyze the safety and efficacy of conservative surgical treatment in splenic trauma. METHOD A retrospective study was performed over a 16-year period with the intention of recording the diagnostic and therapeutic attitude in a second level hospital, focusing on patients who received conservative splenic surgical treatment for splenic trauma, excluding splenectomies and non-surgical treatment. RESULTS 110 patients presented splenic trauma. Spleen-sparing surgery was performed in 15 patients. The grades of splenic lesions were: 1 patient with grade I, 1 patient with grade II, 7 patients with grade III and 6 patients with grade IV. Surgical treatment was splenorrhaphy in 5 patients (33%), hemostatic agents and polyglycolic acid mesh in 4 (26%), partial splenectomy with placement of polyglycolic acid mesh in 3 (20%), partial splenectomy in 2 (13%), and electrocautery in 1 (6%). None of the patients initially treated with conservative surgery required posterior splenectomy and no patient died. CONCLUSION We provide evidence supporting the usefulness and safety of conservative splenic surgery in splenic trauma, which would have its place in grades II, III and IV trauma in health centers that do not have urgent interventional radiology.
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- Javier Gómez-Sánchez
- Servicio de Cirugía General y del Aparato Digestivo, Hospital Universitario San Cecilio, Granada, España
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- Servicio de Cirugía General y del Aparato Digestivo, Hospital Universitario San Cecilio, Granada, España
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- Servicio de Cirugía General y del Aparato Digestivo, Hospital Universitario San Cecilio, Granada, España
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- Servicio de Cirugía General y del Aparato Digestivo, Hospital Universitario San Cecilio, Granada, España
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Tian S, Cai Y, Tian W. Thoracic splenosis mimicking Castleman's disease: A case report and review of the literature. Asian J Surg 2022; 45:1480-1481. [PMID: 35365392 DOI: 10.1016/j.asjsur.2022.02.060] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/14/2022] [Accepted: 02/25/2022] [Indexed: 11/26/2022] Open
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- Surong Tian
- Department of cardiology, the First People's Hospital of Jiangxia District, Wuhan, Hubei Province, 430200, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Pathology, Zhongnan Hospital of Wuhan University, Wuhan, 430071, Hubei, China
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- Center for Disease Control and Prevention, Jiangxia District of Wuhan, Hubei Province, 430200, People's Republic of China.
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Bakalli I, Biqiku M, Cela D, Demrozi A, Kola E, Celaj E, Gjeta I, Sala D, Klironomi D. Atraumatic splenic rupture in a child with COVID 19. BMC Pediatr 2022; 22:300. [PMID: 35597923 PMCID: PMC9124052 DOI: 10.1186/s12887-022-03353-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/05/2021] [Accepted: 05/11/2022] [Indexed: 11/10/2022] Open
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Background The majority of children with COVID-19 have only minor symptoms or none at all. COVID-19, on the other hand, can cause serious illness in some children, necessitating hospitalization, intensive care, and invasive ventilation. Many studies have revealed that SARS-CoV-2 affects not only the respiratory system, but also other vital organs in the body. We report here a child with an atraumatic splenic rupture as the initial and only manifestation of COVID-19. Case presentation A 13-year-old boy with clinical signs of acute abdomen, left-sided abdominal pain, and hemodynamic instability was admitted to the PICU in critical condition. His parents denied any trauma had occurred. In addition to imaging tests, a nasopharyngeal swab was taken for COVID-19 testing, which was positive. The thoracic CT scan was normal, whereas the abdominal CT scan revealed hemoperitoneum, splenic rupture, and free fluid in the abdomen. Conclusions The spleen is one of the organs targeted by the SARS-CoV-2. Splenic rupture, a potentially fatal and uncommon complication of COVID-19, can be the first and only clinical manifestation of the disease in children. All pediatricians should be aware of the possibility of atraumatic splenic rupture in children with COVID-19.
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- Department of Radiology, UHC "Mother Theresa", Tirane, Albania
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- PICU, UHC "Mother Theresa", Tirane, Albania
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- PICU, UHC "Mother Theresa", Tirane, Albania
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Boccanelli P, Materazzo M, Venditti D, Pellicciaro M, Santori F, Grande M. A case report of atraumatic splenic rupture after coronary stenting and dual antiplatelet therapy: Causality or relationship? Int J Surg Case Rep 2021; 88:106578. [PMID: 34758435 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijscr.2021.106578] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/19/2021] [Revised: 11/01/2021] [Accepted: 11/01/2021] [Indexed: 11/22/2022] Open
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INTRODUCTION AND IMPORTANCE Atraumatic splenic rupture(ASR) is a rare event with challenging management, due to absence of clinical history of trauma and delayed diagnosis. Current clinical report could provide detailed information regarding clinical presentation and management to physicians. CASE PRESENTATION A 61 years-old woman underwent percutaneous coronary intervention(PTCA) after ST elevation myocardial infarction(STEMI). In the first day after PTCA epigastric abdominal disconfort was reported, and new PTCA excluded early complication. During hospitalization, due to anemization and hypotension CT scan was performed which revealed ASR with large hemoperitoneum. Emergency surgical splenectomy was performed. Postoperative course was uneventful and patient started 90 mg Ticageclor twice daily in the first post-operative day(POD) plus low molecular weight Heparin and restarted dual antiplatelet therapy(DAPT) the seventh POD. During follow up, patient underwent to assessment of platelet function showing normal level of DAPT inhibition. Due to the lack of pathological aggregation activity, DAPT was maintained. CLINICAL DISCUSSION ASR is mainly linked to oncological, malformative, inflammatory and thromboembolic conditions. Despite anticoagulant and anti-aggregating drug-related ASR has been already described, we report the first case of drug-related ASR as immediate complication of PTCA due to DAPT. After surgery, careful anti-aggregating management was required to balance in stent restenosis and hemorragic risk. Assessment of platelet activity was performed to design a tailored anti-aggregating therapy. CONCLUSION Drug-related ASR is dangerous complication due to the high mortality rate and misleading symptoms. After major bleeding events, such as drug-related ASR, evaluation of platelet function could provide a tailored DAPT.
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Kobayashi N, Kano H, Kuwana T, Nakagawa K, Matsuoka M, Ihara S, Sawada N, Yamaguchi J, Kinoshita K. Be careful of splenic rupture caused by hit by a pitch during a baseball game: a case report. BMC Surg 2021; 21:382. [PMID: 34715846 PMCID: PMC8555214 DOI: 10.1186/s12893-021-01376-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/21/2021] [Accepted: 10/15/2021] [Indexed: 11/18/2022] Open
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Background To the best of our knowledge, splenic rupture caused by hit by a pitch (HBP) has not been previously reported. We present a patient who underwent emergency laparotomy for splenic rupture after being HBP during a baseball game. Case presentation A 41-year-old male was HBP in the left abdomen during his first at-bat during a baseball game. During the operation, vascular injury of the splenic hilum and a deeply extending parenchymal injury were observed, and splenectomy was performed. Histologic findings were consistent with splenic rupture. Conclusions The patient’s postoperative course was uneventful. Although extremely rare, the possibility of intra-abdominal organ injury should be considered in batters who are hit in the abdomen by a pitched baseball, as illustrated by our patient.
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- Naoya Kobayashi
- Department of Digestive Surgery, Nihon University School of Medicine, 30-1, Oyaguchikami-machi, Itabashi-ku, Tokyo, 173-8610, Japan.
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- Department of Digestive Surgery, Nihon University School of Medicine, 30-1, Oyaguchikami-machi, Itabashi-ku, Tokyo, 173-8610, Japan
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- Division of Emergency and Critical Care Medicine, Department of Acute Medicine, Nihon University School of Medicine, 30-1, Oyaguchikami-machi, Itabashi-ku, Tokyo, 173-8610, Japan
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- Division of Emergency and Critical Care Medicine, Department of Acute Medicine, Nihon University School of Medicine, 30-1, Oyaguchikami-machi, Itabashi-ku, Tokyo, 173-8610, Japan
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- Division of Emergency and Critical Care Medicine, Department of Acute Medicine, Nihon University School of Medicine, 30-1, Oyaguchikami-machi, Itabashi-ku, Tokyo, 173-8610, Japan
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- Division of Emergency and Critical Care Medicine, Department of Acute Medicine, Nihon University School of Medicine, 30-1, Oyaguchikami-machi, Itabashi-ku, Tokyo, 173-8610, Japan
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- Division of Emergency and Critical Care Medicine, Department of Acute Medicine, Nihon University School of Medicine, 30-1, Oyaguchikami-machi, Itabashi-ku, Tokyo, 173-8610, Japan
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- Division of Emergency and Critical Care Medicine, Department of Acute Medicine, Nihon University School of Medicine, 30-1, Oyaguchikami-machi, Itabashi-ku, Tokyo, 173-8610, Japan
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- Division of Emergency and Critical Care Medicine, Department of Acute Medicine, Nihon University School of Medicine, 30-1, Oyaguchikami-machi, Itabashi-ku, Tokyo, 173-8610, Japan
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Basukala S, Tamang A, Bhusal U, Sharma S, Karki B. Delayed splenic rupture following trivial trauma: A case report and review of literature. Int J Surg Case Rep 2021; 88:106481. [PMID: 34634610 PMCID: PMC8551460 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijscr.2021.106481] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/29/2021] [Revised: 10/02/2021] [Accepted: 10/03/2021] [Indexed: 12/03/2022] Open
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Introduction and importance Delayed Splenic Rupture (DSR) is a rare but well-known presentation of Blunt Splenic Injury (BSI), most of which occur due to motor accidents, fall from height or direct blow to the left thorax or abdomen. Here we present a case of DSR five days after a trivial trauma. Case presentation A 37-year-old female presented with pain in the left-hypochondrium after an accidental bump against a furniture at home. Initially, it was a grade III splenic injury but upon arrival to our hospital from her hometown it had progressed to grade IV. Since the patient was hemodynamically stable, non-operative management (NOM) was chosen with close monitoring at the intensive care unit (ICU). However, the next morning, the patient deteriorated, showing signs of hemorrhagic shock, and a successful emergency splenectomy was done. Clinical discussion Over the last two decades, there has been an increasing inclination of surgeons towards NOM, even for high grade injury. NOM failure has been found to be associated with advancing age, high Injury Severity Score (ISS) or splenic injury. Some factors that improve the success of NOM are admission to ICU/floor, frequent monitoring of hemoglobin/hematocrit, vital signs, abdominal examination, and limiting heavy physical activity. Conclusion Clinicians should not limit the possibility of occurrence of DSR to only major traumatic events. It is imperative that a detailed history of major or trivial trauma in the preceding weeks be elicited for any patients presenting with abdominal pain. Delayed Splenic Rupture is a rare but well reported presentation following blunt splenic injury. Delayed Splenic Rupture can even occur following trivial trauma. Clinicians must consider the entire clinical scenario to decide between operative or non-operative management. A detailed history of major or minor trauma must be elicited for any patients with abdominal pain.
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- Sunil Basukala
- Department of Surgery, Shree Birendra Hospital (SBH), Kathmandu, Nepal
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- College of Medicine, Nepalese Army Institute of Health Sciences (NAIHS), Kathmandu, Nepal.
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- College of Medicine, Nepalese Army Institute of Health Sciences (NAIHS), Kathmandu, Nepal
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- College of Medicine, Nepalese Army Institute of Health Sciences (NAIHS), Kathmandu, Nepal
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- Department of Radiology, Shree Birendra Hospital (SBH), Kathmandu, Nepal
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Valenta J, Stach Z, Vagenknechtová E, Hoskovec D. Splenic Rupture and Massive Hemoperitoneum Due to Coagulopathy after Atheris Viper Snakebite. Prague Med Rep 2021; 122:216-221. [PMID: 34606434 DOI: 10.14712/23362936.2021.19] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/20/2022] Open
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Coagulopathy with defibrination is one of symptoms accompanying snakebite envenoming, where life-threatening complications such as massive bleeding and organ hematomas formation can occur. Here, we report a case of hemocoagulation failure due to bite by African Great Lakes bush viper Atheris nitschei with impossibility of specific treatment for absence of antivenom and its life-threatening complication: very rare and unexpected atraumatic splenic rupture with massive hemoperitoneum and necessity of urgent splenectomy.
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- Jiří Valenta
- Department of Anesthesiology and Intensive Care Medicine, First Faculty of Medicine, Charles University and General University Hospital in Prague, Prague, Czech Republic.
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- Department of Anesthesiology and Intensive Care Medicine, First Faculty of Medicine, Charles University and General University Hospital in Prague, Prague, Czech Republic
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- Department of Nephrology, First Faculty of Medicine, Charles University and General University Hospital in Prague, Prague, Czech Republic
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- 1st Department of Surgery - Department of Abdominal, Thoracic Surgery and Traumatology, First Faculty of Medicine, Charles University and General University Hospital in Prague, Prague, Czech Republic
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Maniere T, Aboudan C, Deslauriers N, Pichette M, Bergeron E. First splenic rupture following an endoscopic esophageal myotomy: A case report. World J Gastrointest Endosc 2021; 13:184-188. [PMID: 34163565 PMCID: PMC8209541 DOI: 10.4253/wjge.v13.i6.184] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/18/2021] [Revised: 05/17/2021] [Accepted: 05/25/2021] [Indexed: 02/06/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND The occurrence of splenic rupture is extremely rare during an upper gastro-intestinal endoscopy. Although infrequent, splenic rupture is a known complication secondary to colonoscopy. However, occurrence of splenic rupture after peroral endoscopic myotomy (POEM) has never been reported to date.
CASE SUMMARY We describe a case of a splenic rupture following a POEM for recurrent achalasia in a patient who previously had a Heller myotomy. Splenic rupture remains very uncommon after an upper gastro-intestinal endoscopic procedure. The most plausible cause for this rare splenic injury appears to be the stretching of the gastro-splenic ligament during the endoscopy. A previous surgery may be a risk factor contributing to this complication.
CONCLUSION The possibility for the occurrence of specific complications, such as splenic rupture, does exist even with the development of advanced endoscopic procedures, as presented in the present case after POEM.
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- Thibaut Maniere
- Department of Gastroenterology, Charles-LeMoyne Hospital, Greenfield Park J4V2H1, Quebec, Canada
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Charles-LeMoyne Hospital, Greenfield Park J4V2H1, Quebec, Canada
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- Department of General Surgery, Charles-LeMoyne Hospital, Greenfield Park J4V2H1, Quebec, Canada
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- Department of General Surgery, Charles-LeMoyne Hospital, Greenfield Park J4V2H1, Quebec, Canada
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- Department of General Surgery, Charles-LeMoyne Hospital, Greenfield Park J4V2H1, Quebec, Canada
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Hajri A, Yaqine K, El Massi S, Errguibi D, Boufettal R, El Jai SR, Chehab F. Spontaneous splenic rupture: A rare complication of acute myeloid leukemia. Report of a case. Ann Med Surg (Lond) 2021; 65:102286. [PMID: 34026095 PMCID: PMC8121875 DOI: 10.1016/j.amsu.2021.102286] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/12/2021] [Revised: 04/02/2021] [Accepted: 04/04/2021] [Indexed: 11/29/2022] Open
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Introduction Spontaneous rupture of the spleen (SPR) is a rare and severe affection, difficult to diagnose, with multiple causes such as: Infectious and hematologic affections which represent more than half of the cases. Among this subset of patients, acute myeloid leukemia is one of the causes. Presentation of case A 48-year-old man undergoing chemotherapy for acute myeloid leukemia presented with acute intense abdominal pain. Computed tomography showed Abdominal CT scan showed a splenic rupture with abundant hemoperitoneum and bilateral pleural effusion. The patient presented hemodynamic instability and was immediately operated, splenectomy were performed. Discussion Spontaneous rupture of the spleen usually presents as a severe abdominal syndrome, which may accompany non-specific symptoms.Two signs are suggestive of splenic rupture: Kehr's sign (left diaphragmatic irritation resulting in referred pain to the left shoulder) and Balance's sign (palpable tender mass in the left upper quadrant. Diagnostic methods of choice are computed tomography andultrasound. The prognosis is depending on the quality of care and the nature of the etiology. Splenectomy remains the cornerstone of the treatment of splenic rupture. It is important to include splenic rupture as a differential diagnosis for acute abdominal pain, especially in patients with hematologic malignancy, since early recognition and treatment increase patient survival and improve the prognosis. Conclusion Even if spontaneous splenic rupture is rare, every clinician should have in mind the reflex to think of it, especially in patients with hematologic malignancies. The objective of this study is to highlight the seriousness of this condition and the different diagnostic and therapeutic modalities. Spontaneous rupture of the spleen (SPR) is a rare and severe affection, difficult to diagnose. The prognosis is depending on the quality of care and the nature of the etiology. Splenectomy remains the cornerstone of the treatment of splenic rupture.
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- Amal Hajri
- Departement of General Surgery, University Hospital Centre Ibn Rochd, Casablanca, Morocco.,Faculty of Medecine and Pharmacy, Hassan II University, Casablanca, Morocco
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- Departement of General Surgery, University Hospital Centre Ibn Rochd, Casablanca, Morocco.,Faculty of Medecine and Pharmacy, Hassan II University, Casablanca, Morocco
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- Departement of General Surgery, University Hospital Centre Ibn Rochd, Casablanca, Morocco.,Faculty of Medecine and Pharmacy, Hassan II University, Casablanca, Morocco
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- Departement of General Surgery, University Hospital Centre Ibn Rochd, Casablanca, Morocco.,Faculty of Medecine and Pharmacy, Hassan II University, Casablanca, Morocco
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- Departement of General Surgery, University Hospital Centre Ibn Rochd, Casablanca, Morocco.,Faculty of Medecine and Pharmacy, Hassan II University, Casablanca, Morocco
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- Departement of General Surgery, University Hospital Centre Ibn Rochd, Casablanca, Morocco.,Faculty of Medecine and Pharmacy, Hassan II University, Casablanca, Morocco
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- Departement of General Surgery, University Hospital Centre Ibn Rochd, Casablanca, Morocco.,Faculty of Medecine and Pharmacy, Hassan II University, Casablanca, Morocco
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Luu DT, Duc NM, My TTT, Giang TV, Bang LV, Lenh BV. An Extremely Rare Case of Splenic Rupture Secondary to Metastatic Gestational Choriocarcinoma. World J Oncol 2021; 12:39-43. [PMID: 33738005 PMCID: PMC7935620 DOI: 10.14740/wjon1356] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/12/2021] [Accepted: 02/01/2021] [Indexed: 11/11/2022] Open
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Gestational choriocarcinoma (GC) is an uncommon malignant tumor consisting of trophoblastic cells. The lungs, liver, and central nervous system are the most common metastatic sites for this disease. However, splenic metastasis is unusual and might result in spontaneous rupture. Symptoms associated with splenic rupture may be the first presentation of malignancy. A thorough medical history and examination are necessary to detect the primary lesion. Herein, we present a case of a 23-year-old female who had splenic rupture secondary to choriocarcinoma metastasis. Although the emergency condition had been solved, the patient died 1 month after due to brain metastasis. The goal of this article was to report a new case of spontaneous splenic rupture caused by choriocarcinoma metastasis and to review the existing literature on splenic metastases associated with GC, including the epidemiology and etiology.
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- Doan Tien Luu
- Department of Radiology, Ha Noi Medical University Hospital, Ha Noi, Vietnam.,Department of Radiology, Ha Noi Medical University, Ha Noi, Vietnam.,These authors contributed equally as co-first authors
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- Department of Radiology, Ha Noi Medical University, Ha Noi, Vietnam.,Department of Radiology, Pham Ngoc Thach University of Medicine, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam.,Department of Radiology, Children's Hospital 2, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam.,These authors contributed equally as co-first authors
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- Department of Radiology, Ha Noi Medical University, Ha Noi, Vietnam
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- Department of Radiology, Ha Noi Medical University, Ha Noi, Vietnam
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- Department of Pathology, Tam Anh General Hospital, Ha Noi, Vietnam
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- Department of Radiology, Ha Noi Medical University Hospital, Ha Noi, Vietnam.,Department of Radiology, Ha Noi Medical University, Ha Noi, Vietnam
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Pantoja Pachajoa DA, Palacios Huatuco RM, Bruera N, Llahi F, Doniquian AM, Alvarez FA. Minimally invasive splenectomy in grade IV splenic trauma: A case report associated with high-grade renal trauma. Int J Surg Case Rep 2021; 79:28-33. [PMID: 33422849 PMCID: PMC7808906 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijscr.2020.12.077] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/05/2020] [Revised: 12/29/2020] [Accepted: 12/29/2020] [Indexed: 10/26/2022] Open
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INTRODUCTION AND IMPORTANCE In closed abdominal trauma, the spleen is the most frequently injured organ (30-45%). Splenic lesions grades IV-V have higher failure rates with nonoperative management (NOM). The minimally invasive approach is an alternative when NOM fails. This is the first reported case of a patient with splenic and left renal trauma, both grade IV, with combined management, which consisted of a minimally invasive surgical resolution of the splenic trauma and a conservative management of the renal trauma, with a satisfactory recovery of the patient. This contributes to understanding the benefits of minimally invasive surgery in moderate splenic trauma associated with other high-grade injuries. CASE PRESENTATION We present a 45-year-old woman with a multiple trauma after a motorbike vs car traffic accident. On physical examination, she was hemodynamically stable, with abdominal guarding and generalized rebound tenderness associated with multiple upper and lower limb fractures. An abdominal CT scan revealed grade IV splenic and left renal trauma, with moderate hemoperitoneum. A minimally invasive laparoscopic approach for hemoperitoneum drainage and splenectomy was performed. CLINICAL DISCUSSION There is currently no consensus to define the indications for minimally invasive treatment on splenic trauma. While laparotomy is the standard treatment, it is not without potential severe complications, while laparoscopy providing a treatment option in selected cases with hemodynamic stability. CONCLUSION The role of the minimally invasive approach is safe and feasible in selected patients with high-grade splenic lesions and hemodynamic stability, including the association with other organic lesions such as kidney trauma.
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- Diana A Pantoja Pachajoa
- General Surgery Service, Clínica Universitaria Reina Fabiola, Universidad Católica de Córdoba, Oncativo 1248, Córdoba Capital, Argentina.
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- General Surgery Service, Clínica Universitaria Reina Fabiola, Universidad Católica de Córdoba, Oncativo 1248, Córdoba Capital, Argentina
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- General Surgery Service, Clínica Universitaria Reina Fabiola, Universidad Católica de Córdoba, Oncativo 1248, Córdoba Capital, Argentina
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- General Surgery Service, Clínica Universitaria Reina Fabiola, Universidad Católica de Córdoba, Oncativo 1248, Córdoba Capital, Argentina
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- General Surgery Service, Clínica Universitaria Reina Fabiola, Universidad Católica de Córdoba, Oncativo 1248, Córdoba Capital, Argentina
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- General Surgery Service, Clínica Universitaria Reina Fabiola, Universidad Católica de Córdoba, Oncativo 1248, Córdoba Capital, Argentina
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Mindaye ET, Zegeye A. Massive left hemothorax following left diaphragmatic and splenic rupture with visceral herniation: A case report. Int J Surg Case Rep 2020; 78:4-8. [PMID: 33310468 PMCID: PMC7736767 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijscr.2020.11.144] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/19/2020] [Revised: 11/28/2020] [Accepted: 11/29/2020] [Indexed: 11/29/2022] Open
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Massive hemothorax due to splenic rupture is exceedingly rare. Delayed or missed diagnosis of massive hemothorax due to splenic rupture is fatal. Isolated diaphragmatic injury is very rare. Diaphragmatic rupture signifies underlying serious injuries.
Background Massive left hemothorax following left diaphragmatic and splenic rupture with visceral herniation is quite an uncommon life-threatening condition usually associated with blunt thoracoabdominal trauma. Mortality is generally associated with coexistent vascular and visceral injuries that could be rapidly fatal. Timely, and proper diagnosis is mandatory as survival depends on prompt diagnosis and treatment. Presentation of case We describe a case of massive left hemothorax secondary to blunt thoracoabdominal injury with left diaphragmatic and splenic rupture, gastric, greater omentum and splenic herniation into the left thoracic cavity in a 32 years old male car driver after sustaining a road traffic accident and presented with shortness of breath of 4 h’ duration. He also had zone 3 retroperitoneal hematoma and left acetabular fracture. He was treated surgically and discharged home improved. Discussion Diaphragmatic ruptures following blunt injuries are larger leading to herniation of visceral organs into the thoracic cavity and the most common organ to herniate on the left side is the stomach followed by omentum and small intestine. Splenic rupture is a very rare cause of hemothorax and is often missed in the differential diagnosis. Conclusion Massive hemothorax following splenic and diaphragmatic rupture with visceral herniation following either blunt or penetrating trauma is rare. Delayed or missed diagnosis is associated with higher morbidity and mortality. A high index of suspicion and proper use of diagnostic studies are crucial for early and correct diagnosis.
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- Esubalew Taddese Mindaye
- Department of Surgery, Saint Paul's Hospital Millennium Medical College, Swaziland Street, 1271 Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.
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- Department of Surgery, Saint Paul's Hospital Millennium Medical College, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.
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Toyoda M, Kitamura T, Nakashima K, Matsunaga Y, Nie M, Miyaji K. Spontaneous splenic rupture, mesenteric ischemia and spinal infarction after aortic repair for acute type A dissection in a patient with sickle cell trait. Gen Thorac Cardiovasc Surg 2020; 69:560-563. [PMID: 33090364 PMCID: PMC7900333 DOI: 10.1007/s11748-020-01520-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/08/2020] [Accepted: 10/11/2020] [Indexed: 11/04/2022]
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Sickle cell trait (SCT), a benign hematological condition affecting approximately 300 million individuals globally, is associated with an increased risk of vaso-occlusive disease. However, the risks related to surgery employing cardiopulmonary bypass in patients with SCT are not well established. Herein, we report the case of a 27-year-old African American man with SCT who underwent an emergency aortic repair for acute Stanford type A aortic dissection using hypothermic circulatory arrest. The patient developed a sickle cell crisis, which was followed by spontaneous splenic infarction and rupture, nonocclusive mesenteric ischemia, and spinal infarction.
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- Makoto Toyoda
- Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, Ebina General Hospital, 1320 Kawaraguchi, Ebina, Kanagawa, 243-0433, Japan.
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- Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, Kitasato University School of Medicine, Minami-ku Kitasato 1-15-1, Sagamihara, Kanagawa, 252-0374, Japan
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- Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, Ebina General Hospital, 1320 Kawaraguchi, Ebina, Kanagawa, 243-0433, Japan
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- Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, Ebina General Hospital, 1320 Kawaraguchi, Ebina, Kanagawa, 243-0433, Japan
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- Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, Ebina General Hospital, 1320 Kawaraguchi, Ebina, Kanagawa, 243-0433, Japan
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- Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, Kitasato University School of Medicine, Minami-ku Kitasato 1-15-1, Sagamihara, Kanagawa, 252-0374, Japan
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Splenic rupture is a potentially life-threatening condition, often associated with chest or abdominal trauma. Spontaneous rupture is very rare and is usually reported as being secondary to underlying pathological conditions. We report a case of atraumatic splenic rupture in a patient with no underlying disease pathology. This case should remind the emergency physician spontaneous splenic rupture should be considered in the differential diagnosis of unexplained acute abdominal pain.
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- Tariq Ahbala
- General Surgery, Mohammed VI University Hospital Center of Marrakech, Marrakech, Morocco
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- General Surgery, Mohammed VI University Hospital Center of Marrakech, Marrakech, Morocco
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- General Surgery, Mohammed VI University Hospital Center of Marrakech, Marrakech, Morocco
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- General Surgery, Mohammed VI University Hospital Center of Marrakech, Marrakech, Morocco
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Morell-Hofert D, Primavesi F, Fodor M, Gassner E, Kranebitter V, Braunwarth E, Haselbacher M, Nitsche UP, Schmid S, Blauth M, Öfner D, Stättner S. Validation of the revised 2018 AAST-OIS classification and the CT severity index for prediction of operative management and survival in patients with blunt spleen and liver injuries. Eur Radiol 2020; 30:6570-81. [PMID: 32696255 DOI: 10.1007/s00330-020-07061-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 26] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/05/2020] [Revised: 05/17/2020] [Accepted: 07/01/2020] [Indexed: 12/02/2022]
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Objectives Non-operative management (NOM) is increasingly utilised in blunt abdominal trauma. The 1994 American Association of Surgery of Trauma grading (1994-AAST) is applied for clinical decision-making in many institutions. Recently, classifications incorporating contrast extravasation such as the CT severity index (CTSI) and 2018 update of the liver and spleen AAST were proposed to predict outcome and guide treatment, but validation is pending. Methods CT images of patients admitted 2000–2016 with blunt splenic and hepatic injury were systematically re-evaluated for 1994/2018-AAST and CTSI grading. Diagnostic accuracy, diagnostic odds ratio (DOR), and positive and negative predictive values were calculated for prediction of in-hospital mortality. Correlation with treatment strategy was assessed by Cramer V statistics. Results Seven hundred and three patients were analysed, 271 with splenic, 352 with hepatic and 80 with hepatosplenic injury. Primary NOM was applied in 83% of patients; mortality was 4.8%. Comparing prediction of mortality in mild and severe splenic injuries, the CTSI (3.1% vs. 10.3%; diagnostic accuracy = 75.4%; DOR = 3.66; p = 0.006) and 1994-AAST (3.3% vs. 10.5%; diagnostic accuracy = 77.9%; DOR = 3.45; p = 0.010) were more accurate compared with the 2018-AAST (3.4% vs. 8%; diagnostic accuracy = 68.2%; DOR = 2.50; p = 0.059). In hepatic injuries, the CTSI was superior to both AAST classifications in terms of diagnostic accuracy (88.7% vs. 77.1% and 77.3%, respectively). CTSI and 2018-AAST correlated better with the need for surgery in severe vs. mild hepatic (Cramer V = 0.464 and 0.498) and splenic injuries (Cramer V = 0.273 and 0.293) compared with 1994-AAST (Cramer V = 0.389 and 0.255; all p < 0.001). Conclusions The 2018-AAST and CTSI are superior to the 1994-AAST in correlation with operative treatment in splenic and hepatic trauma. The CTSI outperforms the 2018-AAST in mortality prediction. Key Points • Non-operative management of blunt abdominal trauma is increasingly applied and correct patient stratification is crucial. • CT-based scoring systems are used to assess injury severity and guide clinical decision-making, whereby the 1994 version of the American Association of Surgery of Trauma Organ Injury Scale (AAST-OIS) is currently most commonly utilised. • Including contrast media extravasation in CT-based grading improves management and outcome prediction. While the 2018-AAST classification and the CT-severity-index (CTSI) better correlate with need for surgery compared to the 1994-AAST, the CTSI is superior in outcome-prediction to the 2018-AAST.
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Hasegawa N, Ito Y, Yamaura M, Endo M, Ishige K, Fukuda K, Hyodo I, Mizokami Y. Splenic rupture caused by pancreatic pseudocyst successfully treated by endoscopic ultrasound-guided drainage. Clin J Gastroenterol 2020; 13:981-4. [PMID: 32514684 DOI: 10.1007/s12328-020-01152-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/26/2020] [Accepted: 06/03/2020] [Indexed: 01/10/2023]
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A 43-year-old man was admitted to a local hospital because of acute left abdominal pain. Chronic alcoholic pancreatitis and a 10-cm pancreatic pseudocyst in the tail of the pancreas had been found 5 years previously. He had not stopped drinking alcohol since then. On admission, laboratory tests revealed severe anemia, and contrast-enhanced computed tomography showed extravasation in the pancreatic pseudocyst. The spleen was retracted by the pancreatic pseudocyst, and its configuration was indistinct. The patient was diagnosed with acute bleeding within the pancreatic pseudocyst and splenic rupture. He was transferred to our university hospital on an emergency basis. Abdominal angiography of the splenic artery was immediately performed, but the bleeding point was not found. Although the bleeding stopped spontaneously, an infection of the pancreatic pseudocyst and a splenic hematoma subsequently developed. Endoscopic ultrasound-guided pseudocyst drainage was performed. The infection improved after the drainage, and the size of the pancreatic pseudocyst and splenic hematoma decreased. Five months later, the pancreatic pseudocyst had almost disappeared, and the splenic hematoma was even smaller. We herein report a rare case of splenic rupture caused by a pancreatic pseudocyst. Although the patient's condition became complicated by severe infection, treatment by endoscopic ultrasound-guided drainage was successful.
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Sleeve gastrectomy is one of the commonest bariatric procedures performed globally with an acceptable rate of reported complications. Splenic injury during this procedure is a rare but can be a serious complication. A 32-year-old male patient who had a spontaneous splenic rupture two weeks after an uneventful sleeve gastrectomy needed an emergency splenectomy. Spontaneous rupture after sleeve gastrectomy is an extremely rare condition with one single previous report. Diagnosis needs a high clinical suspicion and treatment is usually by splenectomy if not responding to resuscitative measures. Such cases need adequate further workup to exclude other causes of rupture. Considering the high number of sleeve gastrectomy procedures done worldwide, this report highlights the importance of high suspicion and awareness of physicians who face patients with post-bariatric complications. Early diagnosis and intervention are usually important factors in better outcome.
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- Mariam Sandal
- General Surgery Department, Rashid Hospital-DHA, PO Box: 4545, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
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- General Surgery Department, Rashid Hospital-DHA, PO Box: 4545, Dubai, United Arab Emirates.
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- General Surgery Department, Rashid Hospital-DHA, PO Box: 4545, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
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- General Surgery Department, Rashid Hospital-DHA, PO Box: 4545, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
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- General Surgery Department, Rashid Hospital-DHA, PO Box: 4545, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
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Patel VV, Mohindroo A. A Case of Splenic Injury After Shockwave Lithotripsy Presenting as Septic Shock. J Emerg Med 2020; 59:e21-3. [PMID: 32354591 DOI: 10.1016/j.jemermed.2020.03.016] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/26/2019] [Revised: 01/27/2020] [Accepted: 03/18/2020] [Indexed: 11/20/2022]
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BACKGROUND Shockwave lithotripsy (SWL) is a common procedure, which can result in rare, life-threatening complications, such as splenic rupture, perinephric hematoma, sepsis, and ureteral colic from retained stone. Being able to identify these complications can result in successful diagnosis and expedited management. CASE REPORT We describe the case of an 82-year-old female presenting to the emergency department (ED) for hypotension and vomiting. The patient had undergone SWL for a kidney stone earlier in the day. On initial evaluation, the patient was hypotensive and reported mild abdominal pain. Although initially evaluated and treated for presumed sepsis, thorough testing was able to diagnose splenic rupture and hemoperitoneum. Splenic rupture is a rare complication of SWL and the patient's initial symptoms of hypotension and fever, with a potential source of infection, suggested a common presentation of sepsis and made this case a unique diagnostic challenge. WHY SHOULD AN EMERGENCY PHYSICIAN BE AWARE OF THIS?: Diagnosis is always a challenge in the ED, due to the variability of patients that can be seen. Often times, a patient's medical and surgical history will provide guidance. For this reason, it is important to know what complications exist with outpatient procedures, how they may present, and what patient risk factors may lead to an increased incidence.
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PURPOSE To identify the imaging manifestations of splenic involvement in babesiosis, a potentially fatal tick-borne zoonosis with multi-organ involvement. METHODS In our single center HIPAA compliant IRB-approved study, we performed a retrospective search of the electronic medical record at our institution to identify all patients with known or suspected acute babesiosis from 2000 to 2017. We then reviewed all abdominal imaging of patients with confirmed disease to identify incidence and characteristics of splenic involvement. Splenomegaly was determined using a height- and gender-adjusted reference. RESULTS After exclusions, 63 patients with a confirmed diagnosis of babesiosis and contemporaneous imaging of the spleen were included in the final cohort. Within this cohort, 56 (89%) had splenomegaly at a minimum and 13 had splenic infarcts. Splenic rupture was present in eight patients with three having a pseudoaneurysm. In 14 patients with follow-up imaging, the spleen subsequently diminished in size. One additional patient with ruptured spleen underwent emergency splenectomy prior to imaging. CONCLUSION Although the literature suggests splenic involvement is a rare finding, acute parasitemia with babesiosis commonly affects the spleen. Recognition of this association can aid radiologists diagnosing splenic involvement in babesiosis and can lead to appropriate intervention in the minority with splenic hemorrhage.
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Ullah W, Rashid MU, Mehmood A, Zafar Y, Hussain I, Sarvepalli D, Hasan MK. Splenic injuries secondary to colonoscopy: Rare but serious complication. World J Gastrointest Surg 2020; 12:55-67. [PMID: 32128029 PMCID: PMC7044106 DOI: 10.4240/wjgs.v12.i2.55] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/06/2019] [Revised: 11/23/2019] [Accepted: 12/15/2019] [Indexed: 02/06/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Colonoscopy is a safe and routine diagnostic and therapeutic procedure for evaluation of large bowel diseases. Most common procedure related complications include bleeding and perforation but rarely a splenic Injury.
AIM To investigate the reason for colonoscopy, presentation of patient with spleen injury, types of injury, diagnosis, management and outcomes of patients
METHODS A structured search on four databases was done and 45 articles with 68 patients were selected. The reason for colonoscopy, presentation of patient with spleen injury, types of injury, diagnosis, management and outcomes of patients were identified and analyzed using SPSS.
RESULTS The mean age of the patients was 62.7 years with 64% females. Twenty two percent had a complete splenic rupture with colonoscopy while 63% had subcapsular hematoma, spleen laceration and spleen avulsion. The most common reason for colonoscopy was screening (46%) followed by diagnostic colonoscopy (28%). Eighty seven percent of patients presented with abdominal pain. Patients with spleen rupture mostly required splenectomy (47%), while minor spleen hematomas and lacerations were managed conservatively (38%). Six percent of the patients were managed with proximal splenic artery splenic embolization and 4% were managed with laparoscopic repair. The overall mortality was 10% while 77% had complete recovery. The reason of colonoscopy against presentation specifically, abdominal pain showed no statistical significance P = 0.69. The indication of colonoscopy had no significant impact on incidence of splenic injury (P = 0.89). Majority of the patients (47%) were managed with splenectomy while the rest were managed conservatively (P = 0.04). This association was moderately strong at a cramer’s V test (0.34). The Fisher exact test showed a higher mortality with spleen rupture (P = 0.028).
CONCLUSION Spleen rupture due to colonoscopy is a significant concern and is associated with high mortality. The management of the patients can be individualized based on clinical presentation.
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- Waqas Ullah
- Department of Internal Medicine, Abington Hospital, Abington, PA 19001, United States
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Advent Health Hospital, Orlando, FL 32804, United States
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Geisinger Medical Center, Danville, PA 17822, United States
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- Department of Internal Medicine, UMKC, 5100 Rockhill Rd, Kansas City, MO 64110, United States
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Cleveland Clinic, Weston, FL 33331, United States
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Advent Health Hospital, Orlando, FL 32804, United States
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Advent Health Hospital, Orlando, FL 32804, United States
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Zhao Y, Maule J, McCracken J, Xing J, Wang E. Incidental finding of abdominal splenosis with mononucleated cell infiltration leading to a diagnosis of acute myeloid leukemia. Pathol Res Pract 2020; 216:152818. [PMID: 31964552 DOI: 10.1016/j.prp.2020.152818] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/18/2019] [Revised: 01/06/2020] [Accepted: 01/09/2020] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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Splenosis refers to ectopic splenic implants that are often found incidentally years after splenic rupture/splenectomy, and the nodules of splenosis are usually small, less than 3 cm for the majority. We report a case of splenosis with a 5-centimeter large mass in the anterior abdomen in a 79 year-old male with a remote history of splenic rupture/splenectomy. Unexpectedly, needle core biopsy of the abdominal mass demonstrated splenic tissue with a mononucleated cell infiltrate blurring the splenic architecture that was highlighted only by CD8 stain. This finding prompted a bone marrow examination resulting in the diagnosis of acute myeloid leukemia in the patient. Retrospectively, enlargement of this ectopic spleen may have been caused by this leukemic infiltrate. This case underscores the importance of being aware of this rare pathological condition and its retained vulnerability for involvement by hematolymphoid neoplasms, as well as significance of identifying splenic architecture highlighted by CD8 stain to reach a correct diagnosis.
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- Yue Zhao
- Department of Pathology, First Affiliated Hospital and College of Basic Medical Sciences, China Medical University, Shenyang, PR China; Department of Pathology, Duke University Medical Center, Durham, NC, USA
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- Department of Pathology, Duke University Medical Center, Durham, NC, USA
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- Department of Pathology, Duke University Medical Center, Durham, NC, USA
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- Department of Pathology, Duke University Medical Center, Durham, NC, USA; Summer Intern, CA, USA
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- Department of Pathology, Duke University Medical Center, Durham, NC, USA.
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Kwok AMF. Atraumatic splenic rupture after cocaine use and acute Epstein-Barr virus infection: A case report and review of literature. World J Gastrointest Surg 2019; 11:433-442. [PMID: 31879535 PMCID: PMC6912070 DOI: 10.4240/wjgs.v11.i12.433] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/15/2019] [Revised: 10/05/2019] [Accepted: 11/21/2019] [Indexed: 02/06/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Atraumatic splenic rupture (ASR) accounts for just over 3% of all cases of splenic rupture and is associated with a high mortality rate. The most common culprit is acute infection with Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) but other documented aetiologies include neoplasia, other viral/bacterial infections, acute and chronic pancreatitis, amyloidosis and anticoagulant medications. There are four previous reports of cocaine-associated ASR but never before has it been documented in combination with concurrent acute EBV infection.
CASE SUMMARY A 21-year-old man presented to hospital with acute left shoulder pain which radiated to the right shoulder and upper abdomen. He denied any history of recent trauma and had no relevant past medical history. He took no regular prescription medications but had used cocaine within the previous 24 h. Investigations revealed splenomegaly, a Grade 3 subcapsular splenic haematoma, moderate haemoperitoneum and an incidental 9 mm splenic artery pseudoaneurysm. There was also serological evidence of acute EBV infection. Prophylactic endovascular embolisation of the pseudoaneurysm was performed and the splenic rupture was managed non-operatively. The patient remained admitted in hospital for seven days and did not require any transfusion of blood products. Serial imaging showed complete resolution of the haemoperitoneum after 5 wk. The importance of abstinence from illicit drug use was emphasised to the patient but it is unknown whether or not he remains compliant.
CONCLUSION This case demonstrates that ASR is a rare condition that can result from acute EBV infection and cocaine ingestion and requires a high index of suspicion to diagnose clinically.
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- Allan Mun Fai Kwok
- Department of Surgery, Wollongong Hospital, Wollongong 2500, NSW, Australia
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Rueda-Esteban R, Stozitzky Muñoz N, Barrios Díaz M, García Sierra A, Perdomo CF. Spontaneous splenic rupture in a patient with chronic myeloid leukemia: A case report. Int J Surg Case Rep 2019; 66:122-125. [PMID: 31835134 PMCID: PMC6920324 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijscr.2019.11.051] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/18/2019] [Revised: 11/18/2019] [Accepted: 11/24/2019] [Indexed: 12/02/2022] Open
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SSR is mainly caused by one of three conditions: hematological malignancies, infectious diseases, and other inflammatory or neoplastic disorders. CML is one of the main causes of SSR along with Hodgkin lymphoma. Three mechanisms are believed to cause SSR: parenchymal congestion and concomitant coagulopathy, leadingto splenic hemorrhage and infarction. In only 19 % of reported cases, SSR was diagnosed correctly; most common differential diagnoses include hepatic and biliary pathologies. Timely diagnosis and treatment improves survival rate and reduces complications.
Introduction Spontaneous splenic rupture is an atraumatic event that represents a rare and life-threatening acute complication in which the spleen is damaged producing internal hemorrhage in the abdominal cavity. Its association with hematologic malignancies, although a rare occurrence, has been previously described. Among this subset of patients, chronic myeloid leukemia is one of the main causes. Presentation of case A 26-year-old male with history of chronic myeloid leukemia presented with acute intense abdominal right lower quadrant pain. Computed tomography showed a wedge in the lower third of the spleen (probably associated with infarction), active bleeding, and hemoperitoneum. Laparotomy and splenectomy were performed. Discussion The most common symptom of spontaneous splenic rupture is acute abdominal pain, sometimes radiating to the left shoulder. It can also be associated with nausea, emesis and signs of hypovolemia or shock. Splenomegaly may be absent. Diagnostic methods of choice are computed tomography and ultrasound. Management of splenic rupture is divided in surgical and conservative. The former is reserved for patients with extensive splenic injury that is accompanied by hemodynamic instability or other trauma that warrants surgical treatment. Patients who do not meet these criteria and respond to initial stabilization strategies can be offered clinical and laboratory monitoring. Stable patients with moderate to severe splenic injuries can be offered angioembolization. Conclusion It is important to include splenic rupture as a differential diagnosis for acute abdominal pain, especially in patients with hematologic malignancy, since early recognition and treatment increases patient survival and improves prognosis.
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- Roberto Rueda-Esteban
- Universidad de los Andes School of Medicine, Carrera 1A No. 18A-10, Bogotá, Colombia.
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- Universidad de los Andes School of Medicine, Carrera 1A No. 18A-10, Bogotá, Colombia
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- Universidad de los Andes School of Medicine, Carrera 1A No. 18A-10, Bogotá, Colombia
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Jain D, Lee B, Rajala M. Atraumatic Splenic Hemorrhage as a Rare Complication of Pancreatitis: Case Report and Literature Review. Clin Endosc 2019; 53:311-320. [PMID: 31337192 PMCID: PMC7280842 DOI: 10.5946/ce.2019.087] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/15/2019] [Accepted: 06/10/2019] [Indexed: 12/21/2022] Open
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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.
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- Deepanshu Jain
- Division of Gastroenterology, Department of Digestive Diseases and Transplantation, Albert Einstein Healthcare Network, Philadelphia, PA, USA
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Albert Einstein Healthcare Network, Philadelphia, PA, USA
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- Division of Gastroenterology, Department of Digestive Diseases and Transplantation, Albert Einstein Healthcare Network, Philadelphia, PA, USA
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Spontaneous splenic rupture is an uncommon complication of acute pancreatitis. This report describes the case of a 60-year-old man with acute pancreatitis complicated by splenic rupture. The patient was admitted to the emergency department with pain in the upper abdomen that had been present for 2 days. He was diagnosed with acute pancreatitis of alcoholic etiology. The patient was admitted to the hospital for two recurrent episodes in the last 4 months of acute pancreatitis of alcoholic etiology. Magnetic resonance imaging of the abdomen revealed a suspicious area of necrosis. Seventy-two hours after admission, the patient had significant improvement in symptoms and the inflammation markers rapidly decreased. However, he showed clinical worsening on the seventh day of hospitalization, with increasing abdominal distension and reduced hemoglobin levels. A CT angiography showed a large amount of free fluid in the abdominal cavity, along with a large splenic hematoma. The patient subsequently underwent laparotomy, which showed hemoperitoneum due to rupture of the splenic parenchyma. A splenectomy was performed with resection of the pancreatic tail.
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- T Balanis
- Medizinische Klinik, Agaplesion Bethesda Krankenhaus Wuppertal, Hainstraße 35, 42109, Wuppertal, Deutschland
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- Medizinische Klinik, Agaplesion Bethesda Krankenhaus Wuppertal, Hainstraße 35, 42109, Wuppertal, Deutschland
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- Medizinische Klinik, Agaplesion Bethesda Krankenhaus Wuppertal, Hainstraße 35, 42109, Wuppertal, Deutschland.
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Ballout RA, Ghanem R, Nassar A, Hallal AH, Ghulmiyyah LM. Splenic Artery Aneurysm (SAA) Rupture in Pregnancy: A Case Report of a Rare but Life-Threatening Obstetrical Complication. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2019; 2:19-27. [PMID: 31432025 PMCID: PMC6701845 DOI: 10.26502/fjwhd.2644-2884004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/21/2022]
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This is the case of a 38 year-old Lebanese woman G2P1, history of previous cesarean section, presenting at 30+5 weeks of gestation with acute left-sided flank pain and a two-day history of chills and dysuria. In light of the clinical presentation, the patient was initially diagnosed with pyelonephritis and managed accordingly; however, her clinical status deteriorated with worsening hypotension and lethargy despite resuscitative measures and a normal abdominal ultrasound. Failure to revive the patient eventually led to a cardiac arrest for which a peri-mortem cesarean section was performed at bedside. Upon abdominal entry, an actively-bleeding ruptured splenic artery aneurysm (SAA) was identified, for which massive transfusion protocol was activated, and the patient was transferred to the operating room. The patient had a complicated postoperative course, the fetus was stillborn, and she was discharged home after 6 months of hospital stay. In view of the high mortality and morbidity associated with ruptured SAA in pregnancy, early recognition and prompt intervention are crucial for maternal and fetal benefit.
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- Rami A Ballout
- Faculty of Medicine, American University of Beirut, Beirut, Lebanon
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, American University of Beirut Medical Center, Beirut, Lebanon
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, American University of Beirut Medical Center, Beirut, Lebanon
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- Department of Surgery, American University of Beirut Medical Center, Beirut, Lebanon
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, American University of Beirut Medical Center, Beirut, Lebanon
- Corresponding Author: Labib M Ghulmiyyah, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, American University of Beirut Medical Center, Beirut, Lebanon, Tel: +961 1350000;
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Fugl A, Andersen CL. Epstein-Barr virus and its association with disease - a review of relevance to general practice. BMC Fam Pract 2019; 20:62. [PMID: 31088382 PMCID: PMC6518816 DOI: 10.1186/s12875-019-0954-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 73] [Impact Index Per Article: 14.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/29/2018] [Accepted: 04/29/2019] [Indexed: 12/15/2022]
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Background General practitioners encounter the vast majority of patients with Epstein-Barr virus-related disease, i.e. infectious mononucleosis in children and adolescents. With the expanding knowledge regarding the multifaceted role of Epstein-Barr virus in both benign and malignant disease we chose to focus this review on Epstein-Barr virus-related conditions with relevance to the general practitioners. A PubMed and Google Scholar literature search was performed using PubMed’s MeSH terms of relevance to Epstein-Barr virus/infectious mononucleosis in regard to complications and associated conditions. Main text In the present review, these included three early complications; hepatitis, splenic rupture and airway compromise, as well as possible late conditions; lymphoproliferative cancers, multiple sclerosis, rheumatoid arthritis, and chronic active Epstein-Barr virus infection. This review thus highlights recent advances in the understanding of Epstein-Barr virus pathogenesis, focusing on management, acute complications, referral indications and potentially associated conditions. Conclusions Hepatitis is a common and self-limiting early complication to infectious mononucleosis and should be monitored with liver tests in more symptomatic cases. Splenic rupture is rare. Most cases are seen within 3 weeks after diagnosis of infectious mononucleosis and may occur spontaneously. There is no consensus on the safe return to physical activities, and ultrasonic assessment of spleen size may provide the best estimate of risk. Airway compromise due to tonsil enlargement is encountered in a minority of patients and should be treated with systemic corticosteroids during hospitalization. Association between lymphoproliferative cancers, especially Hodgkin lymphoma and Burkitt lymphoma, and infectious mononucleosis are well-established. Epstein-Barr virus infection/infectious mononucleosis as a risk factor for multiple sclerosis has been documented and may be linked to genetic susceptibility. Chronic active Epstein-Barr virus infection is rare. However, a general practitioner should be aware of this as a differential diagnosis in patients with persisting symptoms of infectious mononucleosis for more than 3 months.
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- Anders Fugl
- The Copenhagen Primary Care Laboratory (CopLab) Database, Section of General Practice and The Research Unit for General Practice, Department of Public Health, University of Copenhagen, Copenhagen, Denmark
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- The Copenhagen Primary Care Laboratory (CopLab) Database, Section of General Practice and The Research Unit for General Practice, Department of Public Health, University of Copenhagen, Copenhagen, Denmark. .,Department of Hematology, Copenhagen University Hospital, Rigshospitalet, Copenhagen, Denmark.
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Perrone L, Gervaso L, Bosco E, Serra F, Quaquarini E. Non-traumatic splenic rupture in amyloidosis as a rare evolution of multiple myeloma. Clin Pract 2019; 9:1146. [PMID: 31183027 PMCID: PMC6536836 DOI: 10.4081/cp.2019.1146] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/05/2019] [Accepted: 04/17/2019] [Indexed: 11/23/2022] Open
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We report the case of a 64-year-old man with a diagnosis of IgG lambda multiple myeloma (MM) symptomatic for bone lesions for which he received autologous stem cell transplant after induction treatment and high-dose melphalan, thalidomide and lenalidomide therapy. Twelve years after the diagnosis, he had an unexpected and acute onset of abdominal pain with signs of hypovolemic shock. A computed tomography scan was immediately performed and demonstrated a splenic rupture. A splenectomy was performed but, a week after, the patient developed an acute respiratory distress syndrome and died. After histological exam of the spleen, non-traumatic spleen rupture due to amyloidosis was our final diagnosis. This event is potentially fatal and rare in patients with MM; clinicians should be aware of this potential course of the disease and monitor patients also for amyloid induced organ damages.
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- Lorenzo Perrone
- Department of Oncology, Maugeri Clinical and Scientific Institutes (IRCCS), Pavia.,Department of Internal Medicine, University of Pavia
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- Department of Oncology, Maugeri Clinical and Scientific Institutes (IRCCS), Pavia.,Department of Internal Medicine, University of Pavia
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- Department of Oncology, Maugeri Clinical and Scientific Institutes (IRCCS), Pavia.,Department of Internal Medicine, University of Pavia
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- Department of Oncology, Maugeri Clinical and Scientific Institutes (IRCCS), Pavia.,Department of Internal Medicine, University of Pavia
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- Department of Oncology, Maugeri Clinical and Scientific Institutes (IRCCS), Pavia.,PhD Program in Experimental Medicine, University of Pavia, Italy
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Background Plasmodium knowlesi, a malaria parasite typically found in long-tailed and pig-tailed macaques, is the most common cause of human malaria in Malaysian Borneo. Infections in humans result in a spectrum of disease, including fatal outcomes. Spontaneous splenic rupture is a rare, but severe complication of malaria and has not been reported previously for knowlesi malaria. Case presentation A 46-year-old man presented with fever and acute surgical abdomen with concomitant P. knowlesi malaria infection at Kapit Hospital. He was in compensated shock upon arrival to the hospital. He had generalized abdominal tenderness, maximal at the epigastric region. Bedside focused abdominal ultrasonography revealed free fluid in the abdomen. He underwent emergency exploratory laparotomy in view of haemodynamic instability and worsening peritonism. Intraoperatively, haemoperitoneum and bleeding from the spleen was noted. Splenectomy was performed. Histopathological examination findings were suggestive of splenic rupture and presence of malarial pigment. Analysis of his blood sample by nested PCR assays confirmed P. knowlesi infection. The patient completed a course of anti-malarial treatment and recovered well post-operation. Conclusions Spontaneous splenic rupture is a rare complication of malaria. This is the first reported case of splenic rupture in P. knowlesi malaria infection. Detection of such a complication requires high index of clinical suspicion and is extremely challenging in hospitals with limited resources.
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- Chee Yik Chang
- Medical Department, Kapit Hospital, Ministry of Health, Kapit, Malaysia
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- Surgical Department, Kapit Hospital, Ministry of Health, Kapit, Malaysia
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- Malaria Research Centre, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Universiti Malaysia Sarawak, Kota Samarahan, Sarawak, Malaysia
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- Malaria Research Centre, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Universiti Malaysia Sarawak, Kota Samarahan, Sarawak, Malaysia.
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Cardoso MF, Alexandrino G, Carvalho R. Splenic Rupture following Transnasal Endoscopy. GE Port J Gastroenterol 2018; 26:300-301. [PMID: 31328149 DOI: 10.1159/000492068] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/02/2018] [Accepted: 07/03/2018] [Indexed: 12/19/2022]
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- Gastroenterology Department, Hospital Professor Doutor Fernando Fonseca, Amadora, Portugal
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- Gastroenterology Department, Hospital Professor Doutor Fernando Fonseca, Amadora, Portugal
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Uthayakumar A, Harrington D. Spontaneous splenic rupture complicating primary varicella zoster infection: a case report. BMC Res Notes 2018; 11:334. [PMID: 29789000 PMCID: PMC5964893 DOI: 10.1186/s13104-018-3430-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/22/2017] [Accepted: 05/10/2018] [Indexed: 11/24/2022] Open
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Background Primary varicella zoster virus (VZV) infection is a common illness, predominantly affecting children. Its course is typically benign, although severe complications have been described. Splenic rupture is an extremely rare and potentially fatal complication of primary VZV infection, with only a handful of cases reported in the literature. Case Presentation A 32-year-old Romanian man with no significant past medical history, presented with a 2 day history of sudden onset, worsening generalised abdominal pain and a 1 day history of vomiting. The following day he developed fevers and a generalised widespread erythematous rash consisting of clusters of macules, papules and vesicles at different stages of development. There was no history of sore throat, coryza, arthralgia, myalgia, cough, shortness of breath, weight loss, or night sweats. There was no recent illness and no history of trauma. CT abdomen showed splenic rupture with intra-abdominal haemorrhage. Admission bloods showed anaemia and thrombocytopenia, with haemoglobin 110 g/l and platelets 78 × 109/l. Viral PCR of vesicle fluid from the rash was positive for VZV DNA confirming the clinical diagnosis of primary varicella zoster infection. Viral serology also confirmed recent infection. He was haemodynamically resuscitated, and underwent laparotomy and splenectomy. He was commenced on IV acyclovir and completed a 5 day course. Prior to discharge he was commenced on recommended splenectomy secondary prevention treatment. Conclusion There are several reported complications of varicella infection, more commonly in the immunocompromised population. Spontaneous splenic rupture is an unusual complication of primary VZV infection. Here we report the sixth known case in the literature. Splenic rupture should be considered in cases of primary varicella in young adults presenting with abdominal pain.
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- Aarthy Uthayakumar
- University College London Hospitals NHS Trust, 235 Euston Road, London, UK.
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- Charing Cross Hospital, Imperial College London NHS Healthcare Trust, London, UK
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Gestational choriocarcinoma is a rare and aggressive type of gestational trophoblastic neoplasia, which is characterized by early vascular invasion and widespread metastases. Choriocarcinoma metastasizes hematogenously, and bleeding from metastases is common. Splenic rupture from a metastatic tumour is exceedingly rare, with only a few reports. We report a case of a 41-year-old female presenting with acute abdomen and haemorrhagic shock secondary to splenic rupture from metastatic choriocarcinoma, which was managed with emergency laparoscopic splenectomy.
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de Souza LJ, de Azevedo J, Kohler LIA, Barros LF, Lima MA, Silva EM, Mohana-Borges R, Nunes PCG, Paes MV. Evidence of dengue virus replication in a non-traumatic spleen rupture case. Arch Virol 2017; 162:3535-9. [PMID: 28808809 DOI: 10.1007/s00705-017-3527-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/19/2017] [Accepted: 07/19/2017] [Indexed: 01/02/2023]
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The present report describes a case of splenic rupture due to dengue, a rare complication of dengue that should be considered in any patient with suspected dengue disease who started with left upper quadrant abdominal pain and hypotension. The pathophysiology of this entity is not yet well elucidated, but one of the theories present in the literature is that it is due to a depletion of coagulation factors and platelets leading to intra-splenic hemorrhage and rupture. The RT-PCR technique detected serotype 1 and histopathological studies of the spleen revealed significant atrophy of lymphoid follicles and extensive hemorrhage areas. Besides histopathological observations, virus replication was investigated by detection of dengue antigens, especially the non-structural 3 protein (NS3) in endothelial cells and splenic macrophages. This important complication has serious clinical repercussions and high mortality, due to the diagnostic difficulty and many factors that usually confuse or delay its diagnosis. Therefore, it is of the utmost importance to recognize their manifestations and their management to try to best minimize their consequences and mortality.
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Mouline S, Naoui H, Nachite F, Oukabli M, Laroussi M, Zentar A, Lmimouni B. [Spontaneous spleen rupture with P. ovale malaria]. Med Mal Infect 2017; 47:426-8. [PMID: 28545674 DOI: 10.1016/j.medmal.2017.04.009] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/17/2016] [Revised: 02/10/2017] [Accepted: 04/18/2017] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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Spleen rupture in an extremely premature newborn is very rare event. High index of suspicion is required to make timely diagnosis and thereafter appropriate management. We present a rare case of an extremely premature, extremely low birthweight newborn who presented with severe anemia secondary to splenic rupture. It was managed conservatively without splenectomy resulting in complete resolution of symptoms. Although non-operative management of pediatric splenic injuries is now recognized as the treatment of choice, there is very little experience in premature newborns.
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- Swosti Joshi
- John H Stroger Jr. Hospital of Cook County Chicago, Illinois
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- John H Stroger Jr. Hospital of Cook County Chicago, Illinois
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- John H Stroger Jr. Hospital of Cook County Chicago, Illinois
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- Diego Colom Steele
- Department of Internal Medicine, University of New Mexico School of Medicine, Albuquerque, NM, USA
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- Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, University of New Mexico School of Medicine, Albuquerque, NM, USA. .,Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, 1 University of New Mexico, MSC10-5550, Albuquerque, NM, 87131, USA.
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- Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, University of New Mexico School of Medicine, Albuquerque, NM, USA
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- Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, University of New Mexico School of Medicine, Albuquerque, NM, USA
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Barrón-Reyes JE, Chávez-Galván JC, Martínez-Peralta JA, López-Valdés JC. [Splenic rupture secondary to abscess: Rare cause of pneumoperitoneum. Case report]. CIR CIR 2017; 85 Suppl 1:62-7. [PMID: 28027808 DOI: 10.1016/j.circir.2016.10.021] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/21/2015] [Revised: 09/10/2016] [Accepted: 10/17/2016] [Indexed: 11/24/2022]
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BACKGROUND Splenic abscesses are rare entities; reports are commonly described in immunocompromised patients (72%) as: hematologic diseases, diabetes, endocarditis, acquired immunodeficiency syndrome, transplant patients and subjects who had abdominal trauma or splenic infarction. The main and most serious complication is the abscess rupture into the peritoneal cavity or adjacent organs (stomach or colon), which determines hemodynamic instability or septic state. CLINICAL CASE Fifty-year-old man, who was admitted at Emergency Room due eight days' progressive, oppressive, and current pain; intensity 4/10, irradiated at hemi-back, which was higher intensity during the standing and decreased at supine position. It was accompanied by nausea and vomiting in two occasions. LABORATORY RESULTS Hemoglobin 15.1g/dl, hematocrit 45.2%, platelets 176×103, 23.1×103 leukocytosis, neutrophils 92%. Simple abdominal radiographic studies revealed in 'ground glass' and radiopaque imagines. CONCLUSIONS At presence of free air inside the abdominal cavity, is usually to think of a complicated diverticular disease, intestinal perforation or perforated peptic ulcer. The actual medical literature described very few cases of splenic abscess with pneumoperitoneum as cardinal manifestation. In our case, the splenic abscess was detected during exploratory laparotomy and only in retrospective the imaging studies were interpreted.
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Splenic rupture is a rare complication of community acquired pneumonia. Clinician vigilance is required to prevent subsequent morbidity and mortality. Post-operative follow-up must address the potential sequelae of asplenia. This research did not receive any specific funding and the authors declare no conflicting interests.
Introduction Splenic rupture is a rare but potentially lethal complication of community acquired pneumonia. Presentation of case We present an unusual case of haemorrhagic shock following splenic rupture requiring emergency splenectomy in a 49 year old female with community acquired pneumonia. Discussion The epidemiology, aetiology, pathogenesis, clinical features, investigation, management and outcomes of atraumatic splenic rupture are discussed. Conclusion Atraumatic splenic rupture is a rare but potentially fatal complication of numerous disease processes including pneumonia. A high index of suspicion and a thorough and systematic approach to the deteriorating patient is required to prevent related morbidity and mortality. Post-operative follow-up must address the potential sequelae of asplenia.
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- Stephen Guy
- Gladstone Hospital, Park Street, Gladstone, QLD, 4680, Australia.
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Chen SM, Chen QH, Du WD. Spontaneous rupture of the spleen in a patient with type I Gaucher's disease. Shijie Huaren Xiaohua Zazhi 2016; 24:3219-3222. [DOI: 10.11569/wcjd.v24.i20.3219] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/06/2023] Open
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Gaucher's disease (GD) is a relatively rare metabolic disease caused by inherited deficiency of the lysosomal enzyme glucocerebrosidase. Here we describe a very rare case of spontaneous rupture of the spleen in a 37-year-old male with GD. In this case, spontaneous rupture of the spleen was the only symptom of the disease. Such unusual presentation of GD prompted a differential diagnosis with more common forms of splenic rupture. We also discuss the disease process and future management options.
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