Co-existence of spontaneous splenic rupture and tuberculosis of the spleen

Authors

• Michael C. Safioleas, 2nd Department of Propedeutic Surgery, School of Medicine, University of Athens, Laiko General Hospital, 7 Kyprou Avenue, Filothei 152 37, Athens, Greece. E-mail: diabahmad1{at}yahoo.gr
• Michael C. Stamatakos, 2nd Department of Propedeutic Surgery, School of Medicine, University of Athens, Laiko General Hospital, 7 Kyprou Avenue, Filothei 152 37, Athens, Greece. E-mail: diabahmad1{at}yahoo.gr
• Constantin M. Safioleas, 2nd Department of Propedeutic Surgery, School of Medicine, University of Athens, Laiko General Hospital, 7 Kyprou Avenue, Filothei 152 37, Athens, Greece. E-mail: diabahmad1{at}yahoo.gr
• Ahmad I. Diab, 2nd Department of Propedeutic Surgery, School of Medicine, University of Athens, Laiko General Hospital, 7 Kyprou Avenue, Filothei 152 37, Athens, Greece. E-mail: diabahmad1{at}yahoo.gr
• Emmanuel B. Agapitos, 2nd Department of Propedeutic Surgery, School of Medicine, University of Athens, Laiko General Hospital, 7 Kyprou Avenue, Filothei 152 37, Athens, Greece. E-mail: diabahmad1{at}yahoo.gr

Abstract

A rare case of splenic tuberculosis complicated by splenic rupture is reported. A 73-year-old man, hospitalized for peptic ulcer bleeding, presented in oligemic shock, was transferred to the operating room. Hemoperitoneum, due to rupture of an enlarged spleen was detected. The pathology revealed splenic tuberculosis. He had an uneventful recovery. Postoperatively, he received a combination of anti-tuberculous therapy for 6 months.

Article Type

Case Report

First Page

1588

Last Page

1590

Recommended Citation

Safioleas, Michael C.; Stamatakos, Michael C.; Safioleas, Constantin M.; Diab, Ahmad I.; and Agapitos, Emmanuel B. (2006) "Co-existence of spontaneous splenic rupture and tuberculosis of the spleen," Saudi Medical Journal: Vol. 27: Iss. 10, Article 27.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.15537/1658-3175.3639