Original Article
Spontaneous splenic rupture in infectious mononucleosis
Authors:
B Koebrugge ,
Departments of Surgery, Jeroen Bosch Ziekenhuis, ’s‑Hertogenbosch, The Netherlands, NL
D Geertsema,
Departments of Surgery, Jeroen Bosch Ziekenhuis, ’s‑Hertogenbosch, The Netherlands, NL
M de Jong,
Departments of Radiology, Jeroen Bosch Ziekenhuis, ’s‑Hertogenbosch, The Netherlands, NL
G Jager,
Departments of Radiology, Jeroen Bosch Ziekenhuis, ’s‑Hertogenbosch, The Netherlands, NL
K Bosscha
Departments of Surgery, Jeroen Bosch Ziekenhuis, ’
s‑Hertogenbosch, The Netherlands, NL
Abstract
Background: Two cases are presented:
A 16-year-old female (patient A), presented at the emergency department with a continuously stabbing abdominal pain in the upper left abdomen. Since 1 month, she suffered from a sore throat, fatigue and weight loss. Physical examination revealed a sick girl with clear consciousness and no paleness. Her heart rate was 100 beats per minute (bpm) and blood pressure was 110/60 mmHg. Blood analysis showed a decreased hemoglobin level of 5.3 mmol/L.
How to Cite:
Koebrugge B, Geertsema D, Jong M de, Jager G, Bosscha K. Spontaneous splenic rupture in infectious mononucleosis. JBR-BTR. 2013;96(4):234–5. DOI: http://doi.org/10.5334/jbr-btr.298
Published on
01 Jul 2013.
Peer Reviewed
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