Rare splenic complications and specific serology: decisive diagnostic tools in two cases of visceral leishmaniasis

Rare splenic complications and specific serology: decisive diagnostic tools in two cases of visceral leishmaniasis

Introduction: Visceral leishmaniasis (VL) is a major endemic vector-borne disease in Southern Europe. We present two cases of VL, both characterized by splenic complications. <br />Methods and results: Case 1: A 47-year-old female presented with effort angina, hepatosplenomegaly and pancytopen...

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Main Authors: Andrea Celestini, Federica Paglia, Orlando Dell’ Unto, Riccardo Guarisco, Claudio Puoti
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: PAGEPress Publications 2012-01-01
Series:Italian Journal of Medicine
Subjects:
Visceral Leishmaniasis
Splenic infarction
Splenic rupture
Serological tests.
Online Access:http://www.italjmed.org/index.php/ijm/article/view/115

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