Article: Atraumatic Splenic Rupture in a SARS-CoV-2 Patient: Case Report and Review of Literature.
2021 Volume 2021, Page(s) 5553619
Abstract: Splenic rupture in the absence of trauma or previously diagnosed disease is rare. Due to the delay of diagnosis and treatment, this is a potentially life-threatening condition. We report a case of atraumatic splenic rupture in a SARS-CoV-2 patient. This ... ...
| Abstract | Splenic rupture in the absence of trauma or previously diagnosed disease is rare. Due to the delay of diagnosis and treatment, this is a potentially life-threatening condition. We report a case of atraumatic splenic rupture in a SARS-CoV-2 patient. This report is of particular interest as it first identifies SARS-CoV-2 infection as a possible cause of spontaneous rupture of the spleen. A 46-year-old Caucasian woman presented at the emergency department pale and sweaty, complaining of syncopal episodes, tachycardia, hypotension, diarrhea, intense abdominal pain, diffuse arthromyalgia, and fever from the day before. RT-PCR was positive for SARS-CoV-2 infection. CT scan demonstrated extensive hemoperitoneum due to rupture of the splenic capsule. The patient required an emergency open splenectomy because of an unresponsive hemorrhagic shock. At the end of the surgery, the patient was relocated to a COVID-19 dedicated facility. COVID-19 is a new disease of which all manifestations are not yet known. Inpatients affected by SARS-CoV-2 infection with abdominal pain and spontaneous splenic rupture should be considered to avoid a delayed diagnosis. |
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| Language | English |
| Publishing date | 2021-06-04 |
| Publishing country | United States |
| Document type | Case Reports |
| ZDB-ID | 2657697-1 |
| ISSN | 2090-6919 ; 2090-6900 |
| ISSN (online) | 2090-6919 |
| ISSN | 2090-6900 |
| DOI | 10.1155/2021/5553619 |
| Database | MEDical Literature Analysis and Retrieval System OnLINE |
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