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Case Reports
. 1987 Jun;82(6):582-7.

Splenic amyloidosis: a case report of spontaneous splenic rupture with a review of the pertinent literature

O J Kozicky, L J Brandt, M Lederman, M Milcu
  • PMID: 3578242
Case Reports

Splenic amyloidosis: a case report of spontaneous splenic rupture with a review of the pertinent literature

O J Kozicky et al. Am J Gastroenterol. 1987 Jun.

Abstract

A case of spontaneous rupture of the spleen as a complication and presenting factors of systemic amyloidosis is reported with a review of the pertinent literature. the sequelae of amyloid involvement of the spleen is discussed with emphasis on possible mechanisms involved in the causation of spontaneous rupture of this organ.

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