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Spontaneous rupture of malarial spleen.

Authors :
Choudhury J
Uttam KG
Mukhopadhyay M
Source :
Indian pediatrics [Indian Pediatr] 2008 Apr; Vol. 45 (4), pp. 327-8.
Publication Year :
2008

Abstract

Spontaneous rupture of malarial spleen is uncommon even in highly endemic areas of malaria. We report an eight year old girl who presented with spontaneous splenic rupture following malaria. She recovered with conservative management.

Subjects

Subjects :
Child
Female
Humans
Malaria physiopathology
Risk Factors
Rupture, Spontaneous etiology
Rupture, Spontaneous physiopathology
Splenic Rupture physiopathology
Time Factors
Malaria complications
Splenic Rupture etiology

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
0019-6061
Volume :
45
Issue :
4
Database :
MEDLINE
Journal :
Indian pediatrics
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
18451457

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