title: Splenic infarction in polycythaemia vera: can the spleen be saved?
abstract: Polycythaemia vera is associated with thrombotic phenomenon due to hyperviscosity of blood. Splenic infarction with splenomegaly is a catastrophic complication usually requiring splenectomy. We describe a case of splenic infarction as an initial manifestation of polycythaemia vera which was treated with serial phlebotomies and hydroxyurea alone, without the need for surgery.
authors.forename: Sonali
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Inamdar
authors.forename: Shashikala
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Sangle
authors.forename: Nitin N
authors.initials: NN
authors.lastname: Bote
authors.forename: Nitin
authors.initials: N
authors.lastname: Nagargoje
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D011087:Polycythemia Vera / Q000150:complications* / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000628:therapy; D013156:Splenectomy; D013159:Splenic Infarction / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology* / Q000628:therapy*