Co-existence of spontaneous splenic rupture and tuberculosis of the spleen
Saudi Medical Journal. 2006; 27 (10): 1588-1590
in English
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| ID: emr-80621
ABSTRACT
A rare case of splenic tuberculosis complicated by splenic rupture is reported. A 73-year-old man, hospitalized for peptic ulcer bleeding, presented in oligemic shock, was transferred to the operating room. Hemoperitoneum, due to rupture of an enlarged spleen was detected. The pathology revealed splenic tuberculosis. He had an uneventful recovery. Postoperatively, he received a combination of anti-tuberculous therapy for 6 months
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IMEMR (Eastern Mediterranean)
Main subject:
Rupture, Spontaneous
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Splenic Rupture
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Tuberculosis, Splenic
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Hemoperitoneum
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Antibiotics, Antitubercular
Type of study:
Case report
Limits:
Humans
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Male
Language:
English
Journal:
Saudi Med. J.
Year:
2006
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