Spontaneous Rupture of the Spleen in Primary Plasma Cell Leukemia Scintigraphic–Pathologic Correlation

A rare case of spontaneous rupture of the spleen occurring in a patient with primary plasma cell leukemia is presented. The scintigraphic-pathologic correlation is presented together with a review of the literature.

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Published in:Clinical nuclear medicine 1985-09, Vol.10 (9), p.639-641
Main Authors: KIENZLE, G D, STERN, J, COOPERBERG, A, OSBORNE, C A
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Biological and medical sciences
Female
Hematologic and hematopoietic diseases
Humans
Leukemia, Plasma Cell - complications
Leukemia, Plasma Cell - pathology
Leukemias. Malignant lymphomas. Malignant reticulosis. Myelofibrosis
Medical sciences
Middle Aged
Organotechnetium Compounds
Phytic Acid
Radionuclide Imaging
Rupture, Spontaneous
Spleen - diagnostic imaging
Spleen - pathology
Splenic Rupture - diagnostic imaging
Splenic Rupture - etiology
Splenic Rupture - pathology
Technetium
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Summary:A rare case of spontaneous rupture of the spleen occurring in a patient with primary plasma cell leukemia is presented. The scintigraphic-pathologic correlation is presented together with a review of the literature.
ISSN:0363-9762
1536-0229
DOI:10.1097/00003072-198509000-00009