Radiology Case Reports (Nov 2021)

Spontaneous splenic rupture during induction therapy in acute myeloid leukemia: An unusual case.

  • Rita Tavarozzi, MD,
  • Tiziana Borra, MD,
  • Gioacchino Catania, MD,
  • Lorella Depaoli, MD,
  • Maria Teresa Corsetti, MD,
  • Valentina Gaidano, MD, PhD,
  • Giulia Limberti, MSc,
  • Ferruccio Ravazzoni, MD,
  • Narciso Mariani, MD,
  • Francesco Zallio, MD,
  • Paolo Nozza, MD,
  • Marco Ladetto, MD

Journal volume & issue
Vol. 16, no. 11
pp. 3406 – 3409

Abstract

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Spontaneous splenic rupture (SSR) is a rare life-threatening emergency. In hematological settings, it is uncommon in acute myeloid leukemia (AML). We report an atypical case of SSR in a 73-year-old male with AML where a prompt imaging ultrasound assessment played a key role. Performed noninvasively at bedside, it allowed rapid imaging diagnosis, confirming its essential role even in the presence of hematological disease.

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