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Samuel B. Van Landingham, MD; Don E. Rawls, MD; John W. Roberts, MD

Arch Surg. 1984;119(2):224-225.

Abstract
• Spontaneous rupture of the spleen refers to rupture of a normal spleen in the absence of trauma. Atraumatic rupture of a diseased spleen is termed pathological rupture and has been described in a variety of pathological conditions. This report describes a case of pathological splenic rupture associated with hepatitis A confirmed by positive IgM antibodies. To the best of our knowledge, this case represents the sole verified example of this previously unrecognized life-threatening complication of hepatitis.

(Arch Surg 1984;119:224-225)

Author Affiliations
From the Divisions of General Surgery (Drs Van Landingham and Roberts) and Gastroenterology (Dr Rawls), Scott and White Clinic, Scott and White Memorial Hospital, Scott, Sherwood & Brindley Foundation, Texas A & M University College of Medicine, Temple.

Footnotes
Accepted for publication Aug 15, 1983.

Reprint requests to Division of General Surgery, Scott and White Clinic, 2401 S 31st St, Temple, TX 76508 (Dr Van Landingham).

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