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Case report: spontaneous rupture of the spleen due to dengue fever
Miranda, L. E. C; Miranda, S. J. C; Rolland, M.
  • Miranda, L. E. C; São Paulo University. Ribeirão Preto Medical School. BR
  • Miranda, S. J. C; Unimed Recife Hospital. Recife. BR
  • Rolland, M; Unimed Recife Hospital. Recife. BR
Braz. j. infect. dis ; 7(6): 423-425, dez. 2003. ilus, tab
Article in English | LILACS | ID: lil-357655
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Spontaneous rupture of the spleen has been described in cases of hematologic, neoplasic and infectious diseases, or resulting from pancreatitis. We report a rare case of spontaneous splenic rupture, and favorable evolution after splenectomy, in a patient with dengue fever, which occurred during the last outbreak of dengue fever in Brazil.
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Full text: Available Index: LILACS (Americas) Main subject: Splenic Rupture / Dengue Limits: Female / Humans Language: English Journal: Braz. j. infect. dis Journal subject: Communicable Diseases Year: 2003 Type: Article Affiliation country: Brazil Institution/Affiliation country: São Paulo University/BR / Unimed Recife Hospital/BR

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Full text: Available Index: LILACS (Americas) Main subject: Splenic Rupture / Dengue Limits: Female / Humans Language: English Journal: Braz. j. infect. dis Journal subject: Communicable Diseases Year: 2003 Type: Article Affiliation country: Brazil Institution/Affiliation country: São Paulo University/BR / Unimed Recife Hospital/BR