Spontaneous splenic rupture: an unusual cause of hypovolaemia.
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چکیده
Splenic rupture in infectious mononucleosis is an extremely rare but often fatal complication. A case presented to the accident and emergency department in ventricular fibrillation seconds after losing signs of any cardiac output. The underlying cause of cardiorespiratory arrest always be sought irrespective of the presenting rhythm.
منابع مشابه
Spontaneous splenic rupture in infectious mononucleosis.
Spontaneous splenic rupture is a rare but life-threatening complication of infectious mononucleosis. Abdominal pain and tachycardia are unusual in uncomplicated infectious mononucleosis and should alert a doctor to the possibility of spontaneous splenic rupture.
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عنوان ژورنال:
- Journal of accident & emergency medicine
دوره 13 4 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 1996