Pathological Rupture of the Spleen in Uncomplicated Myeloma

Pathological rupture of the spleen in uncomplicated myeloma is extremely rare. We present a case of a splenic rupture which occurred in a 52 year old woman with uncomplicated multiple myeloma. The patient required an urgent splenectomy and had an uneventful recovery. Pathophysiological mechanisms le...

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Main Authors: Vincent Ho M.B.B.S., B.sc (Med), Andrew Shearer, Mark Jagusch
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: SAGE Publishing 2008-01-01
Series:Clinical Medicine Insights: Case Reports
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.4137/CCRep.S725