Large B- Cell lymphoma presenting as acute abdominal pain and spontaneous splenic rupture; A case report and review of relevant literature

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Spontaneous rupture of the spleen is an uncommon dramatic abdominal emergency that requires immediate diagnosis and prompt surgical treatment to ensure the patients survival. Infections have been cited in most cases involving splenic...

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Main Authors: Keddington Judith, Biswas Saptarshi, McClanathan James
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2006-11-01
Series:World Journal of Emergency Surgery
Online Access:http://www.wjes.org/content/1/1/35