title: Postsplenectomy thrombocytosis and pseudohyperkalemia in trauma: a case report and review of literature.
authors.affiliation: Department of Intensive Care Unit, Mafraq Hospital, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. ahmedraees@hotmail.com
authors.forename: Raees
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Ahmed
authors.forename: Ann M
authors.initials: AM
authors.lastname: Isaac
mesh_terms: D000007:Abdominal Injuries / Q000150:complications* / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000601:surgery; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D006801:Humans; D006947:Hyperkalemia / Q000097:blood / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology*; D008297:Male; D009104:Multiple Trauma; D010976:Platelet Count; D011188:Potassium / Q000097:blood*; D013154:Spleen / Q000293:injuries* / Q000601:surgery; D013156:Splenectomy / Q000009:adverse effects*; D013898:Thoracic Injuries / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000601:surgery; D013922:Thrombocytosis / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology*; D055815:Young Adult
chemical_list: D011188:Potassium