Co-existence of spontaneous splenic rupture and tuberculosis of the spleen
Saudi Medical Journal. 2006; 27 (10): 1588-1590
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ABSTRACT
A rare case of splenic tuberculosis complicated by splenic rupture is reported. A 73-year-old man, hospitalized for peptic ulcer bleeding, presented in oligemic shock, was transferred to the operating room. Hemoperitoneum, due to rupture of an enlarged spleen was detected. The pathology revealed splenic tuberculosis. He had an uneventful recovery. Postoperatively, he received a combination of anti-tuberculous therapy for 6 months
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IMEMR (Mediterrâneo Oriental)
Assunto principal:
Ruptura Espontânea
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Ruptura Esplênica
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Tuberculose Esplênica
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Hemoperitônio
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Antibióticos Antituberculose
Tipo de estudo:
Relato de Casos
Limite:
Humanos
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Masculino
Idioma:
Inglês
Revista:
Saudi Med. J.
Ano de publicação:
2006
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