Successful Nonoperative Management of Spontaneous Splenic Hematoma and Hemoperitoneum due to CMV Infection
Joint Authors
Harissis, Haralampos
Ignatiadou, Eleftheria
Lianos, Georgios
Bali, Christina
Katsios, Christos
Source
Case Reports in Gastrointestinal Medicine
Issue
Vol. 2012, Issue 2012 (31 Dec. 2012), pp.1-4, 4 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2012-11-28
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
4
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Introduction.
Spontaneous splenic hematoma or splenic rupture due to CMV infection in immunocompetent adults is rare and life-threatening.
Case Report.
Herein we report a rare case of spontaneous splenic hematoma and hemoperitoneum due to CMV infection in a 23-year-old Caucasian male in whom conservative management was successful.
Conclusion.
Spontaneous splenic hematoma and spontaneous splenic rupture are extremely rare conditions during primary CMV infection.
Though rare, they must be always considered by the operating surgeon, because any misinterpretation may result in unfavorable outcomes.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Lianos, Georgios& Ignatiadou, Eleftheria& Bali, Christina& Harissis, Haralampos& Katsios, Christos. 2012. Successful Nonoperative Management of Spontaneous Splenic Hematoma and Hemoperitoneum due to CMV Infection. Case Reports in Gastrointestinal Medicine،Vol. 2012, no. 2012, pp.1-4.
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Modern Language Association (MLA)
Lianos, Georgios…[et al.]. Successful Nonoperative Management of Spontaneous Splenic Hematoma and Hemoperitoneum due to CMV Infection. Case Reports in Gastrointestinal Medicine No. 2012 (2012), pp.1-4.
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American Medical Association (AMA)
Lianos, Georgios& Ignatiadou, Eleftheria& Bali, Christina& Harissis, Haralampos& Katsios, Christos. Successful Nonoperative Management of Spontaneous Splenic Hematoma and Hemoperitoneum due to CMV Infection. Case Reports in Gastrointestinal Medicine. 2012. Vol. 2012, no. 2012, pp.1-4.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-463927
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-463927