title: Successful Nonoperative Management of Spontaneous Splenic Hematoma and Hemoperitoneum due to CMV Infection.
abstract: Introduction. Spontaneous splenic hematoma or splenic rupture due to CMV infection in immunocompetent adults is rare and life-threatening. Case Report. Herein we report a rare case of spontaneous splenic hematoma and hemoperitoneum due to CMV infection in a 23-year-old Caucasian male in whom conservative management was successful. Conclusion. Spontaneous splenic hematoma and spontaneous splenic rupture are extremely rare conditions during primary CMV infection. Though rare, they must be always considered by the operating surgeon, because any misinterpretation may result in unfavorable outcomes.
authors.affiliation: Department of Surgery, University Hospital of Ioannina, St. Niarchou Avenue, 45110 Ioannina, Greece.
authors.forename: Georgios
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Lianos
authors.forename: Eleftheria
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: Ignatiadou
authors.forename: Christina
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Bali
authors.forename: Haralampos
authors.initials: H
authors.lastname: Harissis
authors.forename: Christos
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Katsios