Peliosis hepatis and splenosis: An unusual cause of spontaneous hemoperitoneum
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Introduction: Peliosis hepatis and splenosis is a rare disease. Most patients are asymptomatic. Spontaneous hemoperitoneum can be the clinical presentation due to rupture of the involved organs. Case Report: A 73yearold male had sequential spontaneous rupture of the liver and spleen resulting from hemoperitoneum because of peliosis hepatis and splenosis. Details of the clinical presentation, operative approach and management were described. Conclusion: The incidence, pathogenesis, clinical presentations and treatment options of peliosis hepatis and splenosis were discussed.
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تاریخ انتشار 2013