Clin Endosc.  2020 May;53(3):311-320. 10.5946/ce.2019.087.

Atraumatic Splenic Hemorrhage as a Rare Complication of Pancreatitis: Case Report and Literature Review

• Jain D
• Lee B
• Rajala M

• KMID: 2502765
• DOI: http://doi.org/10.5946/ce.2019.087

Abstract

Splenic hemorrhage (hematoma and rupture) is a rare complication of pancreatitis. In this article, we present a rare case of spontaneous splenic rupture as a complication of acute pancreatitis. A literature review was also completed to describe the patient characteristics, associated pancreatitis etiology, clinical presentations, risk factors, diagnostic and treatment modalities, and outcomes.

Keyword

Splenic hemorrhage; Splenic hematoma; Splenic rupture; Pancreatitis; Splenic vein thrombosis

Figure

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  Fig. 1. (A) Peripancreatic tail fluid collection. (B) Splenic vein thrombosis.

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  Fig. 2. Fluid collection in the pancreatic tail.

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  Fig. 3. Splenic rupture with hemoperitoneum (#) and perisplenic hematoma (*).

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