Spontaneous spleen rupture due to primary splenic angiosarcoma: a case report
ULUSAL TRAVMA VE ACIL CERRAHI DERGISI-TURKISH JOURNAL OF TRAUMA & EMERGENCY SURGERY, vol.13, no.4, pp.313-315, 2007 (SCI-Expanded, Scopus, TRDizin)
- Publication Type: Article / Article
- Volume: 13 Issue: 4
- Publication Date: 2007
- Journal Name: ULUSAL TRAVMA VE ACIL CERRAHI DERGISI-TURKISH JOURNAL OF TRAUMA & EMERGENCY SURGERY
- Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus, TR DİZİN (ULAKBİM)
- Page Numbers: pp.313-315
- Keywords: rupture of spleen, splenic angiosarcoma, splenic tumors, splenomegaly
- Akdeniz University Affiliated: Yes
Abstract
Primary spleen angiosarcoma is an infrequent disease and the diagnosis is usually difficult. In this report we discussed a case who presented with abdominal pain. In clinical follow symptoms of shock were observed. Laparotomy was performed and spleen rupture was detected. Spleen angiosarcoma must be considered in the differential diagnosis of patients with unexplained anemia, splenic mass and splenomegaly. It has rapid course and poor prognosis. Splenectomy must be performed because of threat of rupture.