Spontaneous splenic rupture: an unusual cause of hypovolaemia.

J Accid Emerg Med

Department of Accident and Emergency Medicine, Stockport Infirmary, United Kingdom.

Published: July 1996

Splenic rupture in infectious mononucleosis is an extremely rare but often fatal complication. A case presented to the accident and emergency department in ventricular fibrillation seconds after losing signs of any cardiac output. The underlying cause of cardiorespiratory arrest always be sought irrespective of the presenting rhythm.

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http://dx.doi.org/10.1136/emj.13.4.289DOI Listing

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