Abstract
Spontaneous rupture of the spleen in primary amyloidosis is an uncommon event. After a review of the pertinent literature (10 case-reports between 1948 and 1987) a case of spontaneous splenic rupture with hemoperitoneum is presented. The diagnosis depends on the demonstration of amyloid deposit in splenic and hepatic tissues.
Publication types
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Case Reports
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English Abstract
MeSH terms
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Amyloidosis / complications*
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Amyloidosis / pathology
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Humans
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Liver / pathology
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Liver Diseases / complications
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Liver Diseases / pathology
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Male
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Middle Aged
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Rupture, Spontaneous
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Spleen / pathology
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Splenic Diseases / complications*
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Splenic Diseases / pathology
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Splenic Rupture / etiology*
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Splenic Rupture / pathology