title: [Hematological sequelae of splenectomy in a case of chronic myeloid leukemia].
abstract: Thrombocytosis is to be expected after splenectomy, but is usually slight and limited to a maximum period of 3-4 months. In contrast, the case reported of splenectomy, following traumatic rupture of the spleen during chronic myeloid leukaemia, figured a fairly substantial increase in platelet count which persisted in spite of treatment and featured haemorrhagic complications. The problems involved are discussed in the light of reports in the literature.
mesh_terms: D006801:Humans; D007951:Leukemia, Myeloid / Q000150:complications* / Q000473:pathology; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D011183:Postoperative Complications / Q000209:etiology* / Q000473:pathology; D013156:Splenectomy / Q000009:adverse effects*; D013161:Splenic Rupture / Q000150:complications / Q000473:pathology; D013921:Thrombocytopenia / Q000209:etiology* / Q000473:pathology
vernacular_title: Considerazioni sulle sequele ematologiche della splenectomia in un caso di leucemia mieloide cronica.