Chronic giant splenic hematoma. A case
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spleen, splenic hematoma, abdominal ultrasound, imaging, alcoholismAbstract
Male patient, 40 years old, with the record of alcoholism, he came to surgery emergencies, after strong trauma in the left side of the abdomen; abdominal ultrasound was ordered: liver, kidneys and great vessels, normal and in the spleen a complex image sized 147 x 133 mm, was found; it was decided to enter the patient who presented a good evolution in the hospital and he was discharged and to be followed in Out Patients Department. Three months later he came to see the doctor due to strong abdominal pain described as colic pains, but diffuse in the whole abdomen, started about one week, accompanied by weakness, sweat and paleness. He was evaluated by the surgeon, finding to the patient hemodynamicaly instable and due to that reason his entrance to the hospital was decided.Downloads
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