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Li Wang1, Qianyu Zhou1, Feng Liu1
1Hepatopancreatobiliary Surgery, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Kunming Medical University, Kunming, CHN.
Cureus
|December 3, 2025
Summary
Spontaneous splenic rupture (SSR) in systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) is rare and complex. Early suspicion, multidisciplinary care, and individualized treatment are crucial for managing this life-threatening surgical emergency and improving patient outcomes.
Area of Science:
- Internal Medicine
- Surgery
- Rheumatology
Background:
- Spontaneous splenic rupture (SSR) is a rare surgical emergency.
- SSR as a complication of systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) presents unique diagnostic and therapeutic challenges.
- Limited literature exists on the optimal management of SSR in SLE patients.
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