Spontaneous rupture of the spleen operated in gynecological unit mistaken for ruptured hemorrhagic ovarian cyst: total splenectomy.
Spontaneous splenic rupture is always neglected when consulting acute abdominal pains in gynecological emergencies. It constitutes about 1% of all splenic ruptures and can be managed by abstention, surgery or embolization. We present the case of a young lady who was diagnosed of spontaneous rupture during surgery that was mistaken for ruptured hemorrhagic ovarian cyst and finally treated by total splenectomy. The pre-operative work up was absolute for a rupturred hemorrhagic cyst and secondariy for a ruptured ectopic gestation.
Obstetrics and Gynecology Unit, Yaoundé Central Hospital, Cameroon.
Filbert Eko
FE
Eko
Obstetrics and Gynecology Unit, Yaoundé Central Hospital, Cameroon.
Florent Ymele
FY
Fouelifack
Visceral Surgeon, Yaounde Central Hospital, Cameroon.
Elanga Vincent
EV
de Paul
D015746:Abdominal Pain / Q000209:etiology*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D010048:Ovarian Cysts / Q000175:diagnosis*; D012422:Rupture, Spontaneous / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000601:surgery; D013156:Splenectomy / Q000379:methods*; D013161:Splenic Rupture / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000601:surgery; D055815:Young Adult
Spleen; rupture; splenectomy