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Area of Science:

  • Internal Medicine
  • Pathology

Background:

  • Infectious mononucleosis, caused by Epstein-Barr virus, commonly presents with fever, pharyngitis, and lymphadenopathy.
  • Splenic complications, including rupture, are infrequent but serious sequelae.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To highlight atraumatic splenic rupture as a critical complication of infectious mononucleosis.
  • To emphasize the importance of early diagnosis and intervention.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of infectious mononucleosis cases with splenic rupture.
  • Analysis of clinical presentations, diagnostic findings, and treatment outcomes.

Main Results:

  • Atraumatic splenic rupture is a rare but potentially fatal event.
  • Symptoms may include left upper quadrant pain, hemodynamic instability.
  • Diagnosis often requires imaging (ultrasound, CT).

Conclusions:

  • Infectious mononucleosis can lead to spontaneous splenic rupture.
  • Physicians should maintain a high index of suspicion in patients with mononucleosis and abdominal pain.
  • Timely surgical or conservative management is vital.