Spontaneous rupture of the malarial spleen

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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Main Authors: Tauro Leo, Maroli Roshan, D′Souza Clement, Hegde Balkur, Shetty Sangabettu, Shenoy Divakar
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications 2007-01-01
Series:The Saudi Journal of Gastroenterology
Subjects:
Malaria
ruptured spleen
splenomegaly
Online Access:http://www.saudijgastro.com/article.asp?issn=1319-3767;year=2007;volume=13;issue=4;spage=163;epage=167;aulast=Tauro

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