Splenic rupture is an uncommon complication of infectious mononucleosis (IM), occurring in 0.1% to 0,5% of all patients. It remains the most common lethal complication of IM. Rupture of the spleen with no other symptoms of IM is almost unheard of, This is the report of a case of spontaneous splenic rupture requiring splenectomy in a patient with a positive heterophil antibody test and no other signs or symptoms of IM. The diagnosis and management of splenic rupture in IM are discussed.
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Stockinger, Z. T. (2003). Infectious mononucleosis presenting as spontaneous splenic rupture without other symptoms. Military Medicine, 168(9), 722–724. https://doi.org/10.1093/milmed/168.9.722
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