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Spleen rupture in infectious mononucleosis: report of one case
C C Chen1, C C Hsiao, C B Huang
1Department of Pediatrics, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Kaohsiung, Taiwan, R.O.C.
Insights
Spleen rupture from infectious mononucleosis is rare in infants. This case highlights a two-month-old infant who recovered with conservative treatment for this serious complication.
Area of Science:
- Pediatrics
- Infectious Diseases
Background:
- Infectious mononucleosis, a common viral illness, can lead to rare but severe complications.
- Splenic rupture is a known risk associated with infectious mononucleosis, particularly in adolescents and adults.
Observation:
- A two-month-old infant presented with symptoms indicative of infectious mononucleosis.
- The infant experienced a spleen rupture, a complication rarely documented in this age group.
Findings:
- The infant's spleen rupture, secondary to infectious mononucleosis, was successfully managed without surgical intervention.
- Conservative treatment led to the infant's full recovery.
Implications:
- This case expands the understanding of infectious mononucleosis complications in very young infants.
- Conservative management may be a viable option for splenic rupture in infants, warranting further investigation.
Abstract:
Spleen rupture has been a rare but feared complication in patients with infectious mononucleosis. There have been many cases reported during the last decade. However, it has rarely been mentioned among the young infant group. Here, we present a case of an infant, two months of age, who suffered from spleen rupture due to infectious mononucleosis, and was latter cured by himself under conservative treatment.