Atraumatic Splenic Hemorrhage as a Rare Complication of Pancreatitis: Case Report and Literature Review

Abstract

Splenic hemorrhage (hematoma and rupture) is a rare complication of pancreatitis. In this article, we present a rare case of spontaneous splenic rupture as a complication of acute pancreatitis. A literature review was also completed to describe the patient characteristics, associated pancreatitis etiology, clinical presentations, risk factors, diagnostic and treatment modalities, and outcomes.

Keywords

• pancreatitis
• splenic hematoma
• splenic hemorrhage
• splenic rupture
• splenic vein thrombosis