Massive Splenic Infarction and Autosplencetomy: First Presentation of Homozygous Sickle Cell Disease in a Toddler.
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DOI: 10.1097/mph.0000000000001698
Abstract: From an evolutionary standpoint, the homologs of human GGCX and PROC are located on the same chromosome only in primates, but not in mice or other species. This relatively new evolutionary event, which placed 2… read more here.
Keywords: splenic infarction; infarction autosplencetomy; autosplencetomy first; massive splenic ... See more keywords
Streptococcus agalactiae infective endocarditis complicated by multiple mycotic hepatic aneurysms and massive splenic infarction: a case report
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DOI: 10.1186/s12876-017-0728-0
Abstract: BackgroundThe burden of disease caused by Streptococcus agalactiae has increased significantly among older adults in the last decades. Group B streptococcus infection can be associated with invasive disease and severe clinical syndromes, such as meningitis… read more here.
Keywords: streptococcus agalactiae; splenic infarction; endocarditis; case ... See more keywords
Massive splenic infarct in a pediatric patient without predisposing factors
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DOI: 10.5546/aap.2019.e387
Abstract: Splenic infarction is a rare entity in the paediatric age that, when found, is associated with other predisposing factors such as oncological, haematological or infectious diseases. It is whether asymptomatic or symptomatic with abdominal pain,… read more here.
Keywords: patient; massive splenic; predisposing factors; splenic infarct ... See more keywords