Spontaneous rupture of the malarial spleen

Spontaneous rupture of the spleen is a well-described occurrence in many diseases, being most commonly found in malaria. Exact incidence of this complication is not clear. In this article, we discuss pathology, diagnostic approach and therapeutic options in a patient with malarial splenic rupture. R...

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Published inSaudi journal of gastroenterology Vol. 13; no. 4; pp. 163 - 167
Main Authors Tauro, Leo F, Maroli, Roshan, D'Souza, Clement R S, Hegde, Balkur R, Shetty, Sangabettu R, Shenoy, Divakar
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published India Medknow Publications and Media Pvt. Ltd 01.10.2007
Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications
Subjects
Care and treatment
Complications and side effects
Diagnosis
Malaria
Risk factors
ruptured spleen
Splenic diseases
splenomegaly
Saudi Arabia
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Summary:Spontaneous rupture of the spleen is a well-described occurrence in many diseases, being most commonly found in malaria. Exact incidence of this complication is not clear. In this article, we discuss pathology, diagnostic approach and therapeutic options in a patient with malarial splenic rupture. Ruptures of malarial spleens do heal and attempts at splenic lavage/conservative approach should be the aim in their management. Splenectomy should be reserved for those patients with severe rupture or those with continued or recurrent bleeding.
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ISSN:1319-3767
1998-4049
DOI:10.4103/1319-3767.36745