Publication: Splenic Infarction in Plasmodium Falciparum Malaria: Case Report and Review of Literature
Date
2015
Authors
Article Type
Case Report
Journal Title
Journal ISSN
ISSN 1990-7974 eISSN 1990-7982
Volume Title
Pages
Pages: 298 - 300
Publisher
Nepal Paediatric Society (JNPS)
Abstract
Abstract:
Splenic involvement is frequently observed during malarial episode. This involvement may vary from simple asymptomatic splenic enlargement to serious complication such as hematoma, rupture, or infarction. Very few cases of splenic infarction in paediatric patients are reported in literature. This case report suggests that if a patient with malaria is complaining of left upper quadrant abdominal pain, and/or enlarging tender splenomegaly is observed during treatment, splenic infarct should be suspected and managed accordingly to avoid further life-threatening complications.
Description
Deepak Dwivedi
Department of Paediatrics, Gandhi memorial Hospital, SS Medical College, APS University, Rewa, Madhya Pradesh
Jyoti Singh
Department of Paediatrics, Gandhi memorial Hospital, SS Medical College, APS University, Rewa, Madhya Pradesh
Keywords
Malaria, vivax, falciparum, Splenic infarction, splenic rupture, MRI abdomen
Identifier
https://doi.org/10.3126/jnps.v35i3.12448