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Acute complete splenic infarction secondary to COVID-19 infection

Radiology Case Reports, ISSN: 1930-0433, Vol: 17, Issue: 5, Page: 1402-1406
2022
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Acute complete splenic infarction secondary to COVID-19 infection

This article was originally published here Radiol Case Rep. 2022 Mar 2;17(5):1402-1406. doi: 10.1016/j.radcr.2022.02.008. eCollection 2022 May. ABSTRACT Splenic infarction in COVID-19 patients is a

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Splenic infarction in COVID-19 patients is a rare entity with few documented cases. We report a case of symptomatic complete splenic infarction and discuss COVID-19 related thrombosis, splenic infarction, diagnostic imaging for splenic infarction, and the management. Thrombotic events related to COVID-19 have been reported in unusual locations, and our case highlights an example of one such location, the splenic artery. Contrast enhanced Computed Tomography (CT) is the standard diagnostic modality and will typically reveal foci of hypo-enhancement, peripheral and wedge-shaped. CT angiography can be performed to evaluate the arteries and diagnose thrombosis. The primary treatment is aimed at addressing the underlying cause and includes supportive care. It is important that physicians consider splenic infarction as an explanation for abdominal pain in COVID-19 patients.

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