Unexpected finding of splenic peliosis in a traumatic spleen in a patient with cleidocranial dysplasia
We present a case of traumatic rupture of the spleen in a man with cleidocranial dysplasia. The computed tomography imaging showed multiple low-grade lacerations of the spleen which initially led to conservative patient management. However, with clinical deterioration, the patient underwent an emerg...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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2018-09-01
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| Series: | South African Journal of Radiology |
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| Online Access: | https://sajr.org.za/index.php/sajr/article/view/1371 |
| Summary: | We present a case of traumatic rupture of the spleen in a man with cleidocranial dysplasia. The computed tomography imaging showed multiple low-grade lacerations of the spleen which initially led to conservative patient management. However, with clinical deterioration, the patient underwent an emergent splenectomy. Post-operative histology revealed splenic peliosis with multiple lacerations. The radiological and surgical management of post-traumatic splenic peliosis may differ from those with an otherwise normal spleen. |
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| ISSN: | 1027-202X 2078-6778 |