Splenic infarction: An uncommon presentation of acute infectious mononucleosis
Splenic infarction is a relatively uncommon diagnosis. It occurs when the splenic artery or one of its sub-branches is occluded with an infected or bland embolus or clot. Splenic infarction may be caused by atrial fibrillation, bacterial endocarditis, sickle cell disease, antiphospholipid syndrome,...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Marshall University
2016-10-01
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| Series: | Marshall Journal of Medicine |
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| Online Access: | https://mds.marshall.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=1072&context=mjm |