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Splenic rupture in leukemia
Author(s) -
Canady Michael R.,
Welling Richard E.,
Strobel Stephen L.
Publication year - 1989
Publication title -
journal of surgical oncology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.201
H-Index - 111
eISSN - 1096-9098
pISSN - 0022-4790
DOI - 10.1002/jso.2930410312
Subject(s) - medicine , splenectomy , leukemia , spleen , differential diagnosis , incidence (geometry) , blood transfusion , surgery , pathology , physics , optics
Abstract We present a review of the incidence, differential diagnoses, mechanism of rupture, laboratory findings, and signs and symptoms of splenic rupture in leukemia. The types of leukemia most often associated with ruptured spleen are described. The treatment of splenic rupture in leukemia is splenectomy, with careful evaluation of the need for transfusion with appropriate blood products. The issue of whether such cases should be referred to as “pathologic” or “spontaneous” is discussed. Indications for prophylactic splenectomy in leukemia are also addressed.