Splenic Rupture from Angiosarcoma in a Teenager
Author Information
Author(s): Manouras Andreas, Giannopoulos Panagiotis, Toufektzian Levon, Markogiannakis Haridimos, Lagoudianakis Emmanuel E, Papadima Artemisia, Papanikolaou Dimitrios, Filis Konstantinos, Kekis Panagiotis
Primary Institution: 1st Department of Propaedeutic Surgery, Hippokrateion Hospital, Athens Medical School, University of Athens
Conclusion
The case highlights that primary splenic angiosarcoma can occur in younger patients and may present with splenic rupture.
Supporting Evidence
- The patient presented with severe abdominal pain and hemodynamic instability.
- Histopathology confirmed the diagnosis of primary splenic angiosarcoma.
- The patient was disease-free 16 months after surgery.
Takeaway
A 17-year-old girl had a serious condition where her spleen burst because of a rare cancer called angiosarcoma, but after surgery, she got better and is healthy now.
Methodology
The patient underwent laparotomy and splenectomy after presenting with symptoms of splenic rupture.
Limitations
The study is based on a single case report, limiting generalizability.
Participant Demographics
A 17-year-old female patient.
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