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Splenic rupture in community acquired pneumonia: A case report
Stephen Guy1, Stefaan De Clercq1
1Gladstone Hospital, Park Street, Gladstone, QLD, 4680, Australia.
Introduction:
Splenic rupture is a rare but potentially lethal complication of community acquired pneumonia.
Presentation Of Case:
We present an unusual case of haemorrhagic shock following splenic rupture requiring emergency splenectomy in a 49 year old female with community acquired pneumonia.
Discussion:
The epidemiology, aetiology, pathogenesis, clinical features, investigation, management and outcomes of atraumatic splenic rupture are discussed.
Conclusion:
Atraumatic splenic rupture is a rare but potentially fatal complication of numerous disease processes including pneumonia. A high index of suspicion and a thorough and systematic approach to the deteriorating patient is required to prevent related morbidity and mortality. Post-operative follow-up must address the potential sequelae of asplenia.
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