Splenic Rupture Flashcards

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Atraumatic splenic rupture RFs

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  • Hematological infections (leukemia, lymphoma)
  • infection (CMV, EBV, Malaria)
  • inflammatory Disease (SLE, pancreatitis)
  • Meds (anticoagulation)
  • splenic congestion (pregnancy, cirrhosis)
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Atraumatic splenic rupture presentation

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Acute Abdominal pain
Shock
Anemia
Potentially also peritonitis and left shoulder pain

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