[Splenic hemorrhage masquerading as myeloproliferative disease].
While blunt trauma to the spleen may result in various clinical features, it sometimes may not cause symptoms. A 59-year-old man presented with fever 2 weeks after minor chest trauma. Initial investigation suggested a myeloproliferative disorder. However, abdominal ultrasonography established the diagnosis of subcapsular and intrasplenic hemorrhage. Management was conservative and he was discharged after 13 days.
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D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D006470:Hemorrhage / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000209:etiology; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D009196:Myeloproliferative Disorders / Q000175:diagnosis*; D013154:Spleen / Q000293:injuries; D013158:Splenic Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000209:etiology; D013898:Thoracic Injuries / Q000150:complications*; D014463:Ultrasonography; D014949:Wounds, Nonpenetrating / Q000150:complications*