Spontaneous splenic rupture in a neonate: a case report and literature review.

Splenic rupture in a neonate is a rare but potentially fatal condition that may trigger evaluation for child abuse. It is a diagnosis of exclusion that has been reported in the surgical literature but may be underrecognized by pediatric radiologists. We report a case of a newborn with an unremarkable prenatal, delivery, and nursery course who presented with anemia, abdominal distension, and lethargy. Abdominal ultrasound with Doppler and computed tomography (CT) of the head, cervical spine, chest, abdomen, and pelvis without contrast showed findings of splenic rupture and anoxic brain injury. An extensive workup for traumatic, infectious, coagulopathic, and congenital etiologies was unrevealing, leading to a presumptive diagnosis of spontaneous splenic rupture in a neonate.

Moderate Splenic Injury Caused by Colonoscopy.

Little is known about iatrogenic splenic injury (SI) as an adverse event after colonoscopy. SI is sometimes fatal because of hemorrhaging. We herein report a man who developed SI after colonoscopy. He recovered conservatively. His history of left hydronephrosis and insertion with a maximally stiffened scope were suspected as possible risk factors. Endoscopists should consider the possibility of SI when they encounter patients suffering from left-sided abdominal pain after colonoscopy. Careful interview concerning the medical history and gentle maneuvering around the splenic flexure can help avoid SI.

Atraumatic splenic rupture associated with COVID-19.

Atraumatic splenic rupture (ASR) is a rare but life-threatening condition. Several underlying pathologies have been associated with a splenic rupture in the absence of trauma, most often malignant-haematological disorders, viral infections or local inflammatory disorders. The management of ASR is similar to traumatic splenic rupture and includes early risk stratification of patients to determine those eligible for non-operative treatment versus those who need immediate surgical intervention. In this report, we discuss a rare case of a non-operatively managed ASR in an otherwise healthy young patient with SARS-CoV-2 as the likely aetiology. The multisystemic nature of the ongoing novel COVID-19 is evident, but not all manifestations are yet known. This case report underlines the challenge for physicians in terms of recognising and treating emergent complications of this new disease.

Spontaneous splenic rupture during dengue fever.

Dengue fever is one of the most frequent arboviral diseases in the world. Dengue is known to cause myocarditis, hepatitis, and neurological illustrations but one of the established presentations is leakage of plasma resulting in circulatory failure. Spontaneous rupture of the spleen is one of the most infrequent but known outcome of dengue fever which has been reported from time to time in literature. We present, here, the case of a 50-year-old patient who developed this condition during dengue fever and was managed in our department successfully. This complication must be kept in mind while treating any case of dengue fever so that it can be avoided or if not then treated timely.

[Acute necrotizing pancreatitis with hemorrhagic shock in secondary splenic rupture: a case report and literature review]. / Akute nekrotisierende Pankreatitis mit hämorrhagischem Schock bei sekundärer Milzruptur: Ein Fallbericht und Literaturübersicht.

Atraumatic splenic rupture is a rare complication of acute and chronic pancreatitis. It arises due to its anatomical proximity to the pancreas, for instance, due to erosion of large pseudocysts or walled-of-necrosis (WON).Following we describe the case of a 62-year-old woman who presented for further diagnostics and treatment of acute pancreatitis with the development of large walled-of necrosis (WON) in the pancreatic corpus and tail. During the course, the patient developed a hemorrhagic shock. An emergency computer tomography (CT) of the abdomen revealed a ruptured spleen with a large capsular hematoma with no evidence of active bleeding. In contrast to previous published case reports, our treatment was exclusively minimal-invasive: by radiological guided embolization of the splenic artery and by endosonographic guided implantation of a lumen apposing metal stent (LAMS). The splenic hematoma was spontaneously regressive without secondary drainage.

Splenic Rupture Following Colonoscopy.

Splenic rupture following colonoscopy (SRFC) is a rare complication and can have associated mortality if left undiagnosed. Most of the cases reported have been managed operatively. Here, we present a case of a 75-year-old-female who underwent conservative management for SRFC. Splenic rupture should remain a differential in patients presenting with abdominal pain, syncope, and hypotension following colonoscopy. Decisions regarding operative versus conservative management should be guided by the patient's clinical status, hemodynamics, and available resources.

Splenic rupture after colonoscopy for colorectal cancer screening.

Colonoscopy is a frequently used procedure in our environment for the diagnosis, treatment and even prevention of colorectal cancer. Despite being a routine procedure, it is not exempt from possible complications. Bleeding and perforation are the main ones, with splenic rupture being extremely infrequent as well as one of the most serious complications derived from performing a colonoscopy. We present a patient with splenic rupture secondary to colorectal cancer screening colonoscopy who required urgent surgery for acute hemorrhagic shock.

Rare cause of spontaneous spleen bleeding: a case report and literature review.

Rupture of the spleen is a serious medical condition manifesting as a sudden abdominal event, potentially life-threatening. Spontaneous spleen rupture is a rare condition. Atraumatic rupture of the spleen is a very unlikely condition. Risk factors include splenomegaly, hemato-oncological diseases, and infections, such as malaria or infectious mononucleosis. Extremely rare is splenic rupture described in autoimmune disease or vasculitis. There has been no reported case of spontaneous splenic rupture as a first manifestation of Churg- Strauss syndrome so far.

A case of infectious mononucleosis complicated with spontaneous atraumatic splenic rapture caused by Epstein-Barr virus infection.

Splenic rupture is the most serious complication of infectious mononucleosis (IM) caused by Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) infection, with a mortality rate of over 1 in 10. We reported a case of spontaneous atraumatic splenic rupture secondary to IM in a young man. The patient presented with abdominal pain caused by splenic rupture as the initial symptom. The diagnosis and treatment process went through a series of twists and turns, including the emergency department, general surgery department, and infection department. This case suggests that clinicians should consider the possibility of EBV infection in young patients with spleen rupture without obvious cause to avoid misdiagnosis and missed diagnosis.

Delayed Splenic Rupture due to an Occult Primary Injury.

Spleen, due to its unique position and relative mobility, is the most vulnerable organ in blunt abdominal injuries. After splenic trauma, hemodynamically unstable patients are treated with splenectomy. Delayed splenic rupture presents 48 to 72 hours after blunt abdominal trauma and is a rare entity. It is usually associated with low-velocity blunt injuries. The sequela is usually a minor trauma that is concealed initially and presents later as subcapsular hematoma, hemodynamic instability, abdominal pain, and positive Kehr's sign in most cases. Computed tomography is the investigation of choice in such cases. We discuss here a case of delayed splenic rupture that presented after eight weeks of a minor abdominal injury due to a fall. The patient presented with a tender left hypochondrium, positive Kehr's sign, and tachycardia. Computed tomography of the abdomen revealed delayed splenic rupture and hemoperitoneum. As the initial imaging is usually normal in these cases, a routine follow-up and close monitoring of trauma patients can help in the early detection of complications. Key Words: Splenectomy, Splenic rupture, Kehr's sign, Hemoperitoneum.

Two Cases of Minor Blunt Splenic Injury Accompanied with Unexpected Fatal Delayed Splenic Rupture.

Contrast blush (CB) is an area with a density higher than the organ parenchyma in the arterial phase of contrast-enhanced computed tomography (CT). CB may be a sign of contrast medium extravasation, pseudoaneurysm, arteriovenous fistula, or other conditions; however, the indications for treatment remain unclear. Nevertheless, CB could be used to indicate a fatal scenario, such as delayed splenic rupture. Here, we present two multiple-injury cases of fatal delayed splenic rupture following the nonoperative management of a minor splenic injury. In both cases, despite morphological CT findings being minor on admission, CB was observed, and both patients could not rest owing to factors such as older age, a head injury, and drunkenness. Furthermore, in the CB case that indicated pseudoaneurysm, delayed splenic rupture occurred much earlier after the injury compared to the other case without the possibility of pseudoaneurysm. In conclusion, we recommend transcatheter arterial embolization be urgently performed in a case wherein the presence of a pseudoaneurysm is highly probable and factors such as multiple injuries and inability to rest are involved.

Atraumatic spontaneous splenic rupture in a female COVID-19 patient.

Coronavirus disease (COVID-19), an infection caused by severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2), has severely ravaged the world since the end of 2019. Although most cases range from mild to severe with primarily respiratory symptoms, there have been some unusual clinical presentations, one of which is described in this case report. A 30 year-old woman with no significant medical history presented to the emergency department (ED) in October 2020 with sudden onset of severe left upper and lower abdominal pain. Her initial triaged blood pressure was 70 mmHg systolic, associated with mild tachycardia. Her beta human chorionic gonadotropin (beta-hCG) was negative, and her initial hemoglobin was 9.3 g/dL. A bedside ultrasound (US) was immediately performed, which showed moderate free fluid in the pelvis as well as in the right and left upper quadrants of the abdomen. She was stabilized with a fluid bolus and later underwent a CT scan of the abdomen and pelvis, which showed an apparent grade III splenic laceration without active extravasation. The patient underwent a successful embolization procedure by interventional radiology (IR) and was discharged from the hospital 2 days later. The initial medical workup included a positive polymerase chain reaction (PCR) COVID-19 test but included no other findings that could serve as a cause for her spleen to spontaneously rupture. The purpose of this case report is to illustrate and make other clinicians aware of unusual potential complications and clinical presentations of COVID-19. The condition of spontaneous splenic rupture (SSR) is an uncommon but an emergent differential diagnosis in an otherwise healthy person with potential drastic outcomes. A careful approach in the management and care of these patients is warranted. This is one of a handful of case reports on SSR secondary to COVID-19 to the best of our knowledge.