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Massive hemoperitoneum with splenic infarction in Evans syndrome.

Authors :
Ryu EM
Im SA
Chun HJ
Chung NG
Lee JW
Source :
Journal of pediatric hematology/oncology [J Pediatr Hematol Oncol] 2011 Jan; Vol. 33 (1), pp. 71-3.
Publication Year :
2011

Abstract

Evans syndrome is a very rare hematologic autoimmune disease, characterized by a direct Coombs' positive hemolytic anemia and immune thrombocytopenic purpura without a known underlying etiology. The clinical course is generally chronic with frequent relapses and remissions. Evans syndrome usually is complicated by hemolytic or thrombocytopenic symptoms. This is seldom associated with thrombosis or infarction. Reported here is a case with massive hemoperitoneum because of splenic infarction with rupture, in an 18-month-old male patient with Evans syndrome, and the embolization of splenic artery. This article also carries clinical and imaging features and the review of medical literature.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
1536-3678
Volume :
33
Issue :
1
Database :
MEDLINE
Journal :
Journal of pediatric hematology/oncology
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
21088621
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1097/MPH.0b013e3181ef03e4