Spontaneous splenic rupture during induction therapy in acute myeloid leukemia: An unusual case.
oleh: Rita Tavarozzi, MD, Tiziana Borra, MD, Gioacchino Catania, MD, Lorella Depaoli, MD, Maria Teresa Corsetti, MD, Valentina Gaidano, MD, PhD, Giulia Limberti, MSc, Ferruccio Ravazzoni, MD, Narciso Mariani, MD, Francesco Zallio, MD, Paolo Nozza, MD, Marco Ladetto, MD
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| Diterbitkan: | Elsevier 2021-11-01 |
Deskripsi
Spontaneous splenic rupture (SSR) is a rare life-threatening emergency. In hematological settings, it is uncommon in acute myeloid leukemia (AML). We report an atypical case of SSR in a 73-year-old male with AML where a prompt imaging ultrasound assessment played a key role. Performed noninvasively at bedside, it allowed rapid imaging diagnosis, confirming its essential role even in the presence of hematological disease.