Splenic rupture as a consequence of dual malignant pathology: a case report. Issue 9 (27th August 2003)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Hoar, F J; Chan, S-Y; Stonelake, P S; Wolverson, R W; Bareford, D
• Is Part Of: Journal of clinical pathology. Volume 56:Issue 9(2003)
• Page Start: 709
• Page End: 710
• Publication Date: 2003-08-27
• Subjects: haematuria -- urachal -- adenocarcinoma -- partial cystectomy -- recurrent; Pathology -- Periodicals; Pathology, Molecular -- Periodicals; 616.0705
• DOI: 10.1136/jcp.56.9.709
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0021-9746

Abstract

Abstract : A 76 year old woman presented acutely with non-traumatic splenic rupture, which was successfully treated by emergency splenectomy. Histological examination of the spleen revealed the coexistence of metastatic adenocarcinoma cells, together with low grade B cell non-Hodgkin lymphoma. Splenic rupture as a consequence of malignant disease is discussed, together with a brief review of the literature.