| Literature DB >> 15307019 |
D Daybell1, C D Paddock, S R Zaki, J A Comer, D Woodruff, K J Hansen, J E Peacock.
Abstract
A 65-year-old man developed massive hemoperitoneum secondary to spontaneous splenic rupture. Histopathological analysis of the spleen demonstrated necrotizing granulomas. Results of serological tests indicated infection with a species of Bartonella, and immunohistochemical staining established Bartonella henselae as the cause of splenitis. To our knowledge, this represents the first reported case of spontaneous splenic rupture caused by infection with a species of Bartonella.Entities:
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Year: 2004 PMID: 15307019 DOI: 10.1086/422001
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Clin Infect Dis ISSN: 1058-4838 Impact factor: 9.079