title: Spontaneous rupture of the spleen in infectious mononucleosis: a failed attempt at nonoperative therapy.
abstract: Rupture of the spleen in infectious mononucleosis is a rare but potentially fatal complication. Once injured, the "pathologic" spleen may have limited reparative capabilities. In this situation, operative management seems to be the safer therapeutic approach.
authors.affiliation: Division of Surgery, Lutheran General Hospital, Park Ridge, IL.
authors.forename: J
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Vitello
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D006801:Humans; D007244:Infectious Mononucleosis / Q000150:complications*; D008297:Male; D012422:Rupture, Spontaneous; D013158:Splenic Diseases / Q000209:etiology / Q000601:surgery* / Q000628:therapy