Massive splenic infarction secondary to exacerbation of chronic pancreatitis - Initial diagnosis with digestive ultrasound.
Isabel Pérez VallePablo Flórez-DíezMaría Rodríguez-PeláezValle Cadahía-RodrigoPublished in: Revista espanola de enfermedades digestivas (2024)
Splenic infarction is a rare complication present in 7% of pancreatic inflammatory pathologies. This is justified by the close anatomical relationship between the pancreas and the splenic hilum. Although CT is considered the technique of choice for the diagnosis of this type of complications, the growing use of ultrasound in many digestive units, due to its accessibility and safety for patients, allows for early diagnosis and targeted treatment to prevent further complications. Splenectomy is reserved for cases where complications such as splenic abscess, spleen rupture, haemoperitoneum or persistent pain are present.
Keyphrases
- end stage renal disease
- risk factors
- magnetic resonance imaging
- newly diagnosed
- ejection fraction
- chronic kidney disease
- chronic pain
- chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
- prognostic factors
- oxidative stress
- peritoneal dialysis
- pain management
- ultrasound guided
- drug delivery
- cancer therapy
- intensive care unit
- magnetic resonance
- contrast enhanced ultrasound
- patient reported
- combination therapy
- smoking cessation
- mechanical ventilation
- replacement therapy