Spontaneous Splenic Rupture as a Rare Initial Presentation in an Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia Patient

A spontaneous rupture of the spleen is a rare but critical diagnosis of an acute abdomen, which may accompany unspecific symptoms mimicking acute pancreatitis, rupture of aortic aneurism, or acute coronary syndrome, delaying diagnosis and treatment. In patients that have experienced a severe spleen...

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Main Authors: Meng-Yu Wu, Woei-Yau Kao, Cheng-Yi Chan, Giou-Teng Yiang, Wan-Ting Liao, Chien-Sheng Chen
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2019-10-01
Series:Diagnostics
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2075-4418/9/4/152