Spontaneous splenic rupture due to splenic metastasis of lung cancer

We report the case of a patient who underwent splenectomy for spontaneous rupture of the spleen due to splenic metastasis. Pathologic examination revealed diffuse infiltration by carcinoma. Chest X-ray revealed a right lung superior lobe tumor, related to poorly differentiated carcinoma. Total splen...

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Veröffentlicht in:	Annales de chirurgie 2004-11, Vol.129 (9), p.521-522
Hauptverfasser:	Lachachi, F, Abita, T, Durand Fontanier, S, Maisonnette, F, Descottes, B
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	fre
Schlagworte:	Aged Humans Lung Neoplasms - pathology Male Rupture, Spontaneous Splenic Neoplasms - complications Splenic Neoplasms - secondary Splenic Rupture - etiology
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Zusammenfassung:	We report the case of a patient who underwent splenectomy for spontaneous rupture of the spleen due to splenic metastasis. Pathologic examination revealed diffuse infiltration by carcinoma. Chest X-ray revealed a right lung superior lobe tumor, related to poorly differentiated carcinoma. Total splenectomy is a good option for diagnosis and treatment of splenic metastases.
ISSN:	0003-3944
DOI:	10.1016/j.anchir.2004.09.001