Difference between revisions of "Splenic laceration"
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*Underlying pathology, e.g. [[mononucleosis]]. | *Underlying pathology, e.g. [[mononucleosis]]. | ||
*[[Lymphoma]]. | *[[Lymphoma]]. | ||
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SPLEEN, SPLENECTOMY: | |||
- DISRUPTED SPLENIC CAPSULE. | |||
- UNREMARKABLE SPLENIC PARENCHYMA. | |||
- NEGATIVE FOR MALIGNANCY. | |||
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==See also== | |||
*[[Splenic]]. | |||
*[[Blunt force trauma]]. | |||
==References== | ==References== | ||
Revision as of 10:19, 21 June 2013
Splenic laceration is an uncommon diagnosis, that may be seen in a number of contexts.
General
- May be due to trauma or a complication of a surgery.
- Risk factor: splenomegaly.[1]
Gross
- Splenic capsule disrupted.
Microscopic
Features:
- Normal splenic parenchyma:
- White pulp - nodules ~ 0.5 mm - darker cells at center, lighter cells at periphery.
- Red pulp.
DDx:
- Underlying pathology, e.g. mononucleosis.
- Lymphoma.
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SPLEEN, SPLENECTOMY: - DISRUPTED SPLENIC CAPSULE. - UNREMARKABLE SPLENIC PARENCHYMA. - NEGATIVE FOR MALIGNANCY.