Spontaneous splenic rupture as complication of infective endocarditis.
A case is reported of spontaneously ruptured spleen occurring as a fatal complication of Group B streptococcal endocarditis, despite control of infection with antibiotics and early surgery.
Pringle
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SD
University Department of Medical Cardiology, Royal Infirmary, Glasgow, U.K.
McCartney
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AC
Cobbe
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SM
D000328:Adult; D004697:Endocarditis, Bacterial / Q000473:pathology*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008943:Mitral Valve / Q000473:pathology; D013154:Spleen / Q000473:pathology; D013161:Splenic Rupture / Q000473:pathology*; D013290:Streptococcal Infections / Q000473:pathology*; D013292:Streptococcus agalactiae