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Spontaneous splenic rupture in infectious mononucleosis
1Department of Surgery, Traumatology, A.Z. St. Dimpna Geel, Belgium.
Acta Chirurgica Belgica
|July 1, 1993
Summary
Spontaneous splenic rupture is a rare complication of infectious mononucleosis. Emergency splenectomy is the preferred treatment for hemodynamically unstable patients, while stable cases require close monitoring.
Area of Science:
- Medicine
- Surgery
- Infectious Diseases
Background:
- Infectious mononucleosis, a common viral illness, can rarely lead to spontaneous splenic rupture.
- Splenic rupture in mononucleosis is attributed to histological changes and splenomegaly.
- This complication necessitates prompt medical and surgical evaluation.