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Cirugía y cirujanos
On-line version ISSN 2444-054XPrint version ISSN 0009-7411
Abstract
MARCOS-RAMIREZ, Edson R. et al. Spontaneous splenic rupture, an unusual presentation of tuberculosis. Cir. cir. [online]. 2021, vol.89, suppl.1, pp.1-5. Epub Feb 08, 2022. ISSN 2444-054X. https://doi.org/10.24875/ciru.20000756.
Introduction:
Spontaneous splenic rupture from tuberculosis (TB) is a very unusual presentation within the wide range of presentations of this infectious disease.
Clinical case:
A 40-year-old male with a diagnosis of human immunodeficiency virus, begins with fever and pain in the left hypochondrium. A computed tomography scan was performed, showing probable splenic abscesses; suddenly, it begins with hemodynamic deterioration, exacerbation of pain, a surgical exploration was performed, showing spontaneous splenic rupture. Microscopic study of the spleen shows the presence of Mycobacterium tuberculosis.
Conclusions:
This is yet another presentation of TB, which can become a surgical emergency.
Keywords : Tuberculosis; Extrapulmonary; Rupture; Spleen; Spontaneous.
