Spontaneous rupture of the spleen complicating portal hypertension.
A 54-year-old male with alcoholic liver cirrhosis and hepatic coma grade IV is described, who succumbed as a result of spontaneous rupture of the spleen. A relationship to portal hypertension is suggested, although haemorrhagic diathesis and sepsis may have been contributing factors.
D006501:Hepatic Encephalopathy / Q000150:complications; D006801:Humans; D006975:Hypertension, Portal / Q000150:complications*; D008104:Liver Cirrhosis, Alcoholic / Q000150:complications; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D012422:Rupture, Spontaneous; D013161:Splenic Rupture / Q000209:etiology*