Spontaneous rupture of spleen in a patient with COVID-19 disease: case report and review of the literature
Nora Trabulsi, Sonds S. Al-shammakh, Alaa Shabkah, Mohannad M. Aladawi, Ali Farsi
Abstract
Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) has been associated with multisystemic complications and thrombotic events including pulmonary embolism and deep venous thrombosis. Splenic rupture has been recently reported as a complication in patients with COVID-19, however, the number of cases is limited and the mechanism is still not clearly understood. We present a case of spontaneous splenic rupture secondary to COVID-19 disease.
Topics & Concepts
MedicineCoronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19)Pulmonary embolismComplicationVenous thrombosisDiseaseThrombosisSpleenSevere acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2)2019-20 coronavirus outbreakCoronavirusIntensive care medicineSurgeryPathologyInternal medicineInfectious disease (medical specialty)OutbreakAbdominal Trauma and InjuriesCOVID-19 and healthcare impactsDisaster Response and Management