title: Spontaneous rupture of the spleen in infectious mononucleosis.
abstract: Two cases of spontaneous rupture of the spleen as a complication of infectious mononucleosis are reported. The literature is briefly reviewed and emphasis placed on the need for awareness of this rare complication.
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D006801:Humans; D007244:Infectious Mononucleosis / Q000150:complications*; D008297:Male; D012422:Rupture, Spontaneous; D013161:Splenic Rupture / Q000209:etiology* / Q000601:surgery