Splenic Infarction in Plasmodium Falciparum Malaria: Case Report and Review of Literature

Authors

  • Deepak Dwivedi Department of Paediatrics, Gandhi memorial Hospital, SS Medical College, APS University, Rewa, Madhya Pradesh
  • Jyoti Singh Department of Paediatrics, Gandhi memorial Hospital, SS Medical College, APS University, Rewa, Madhya Pradesh

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.3126/jnps.v35i3.12448

Keywords:

Malaria, vivax, falciparum, Splenic infarction, splenic rupture, MRI abdomen

Abstract

Splenic involvement is frequently observed during malarial episode. This involvement may vary from simple asymptomatic splenic enlargement to serious complication such as hematoma, rupture, or infarction. Very few cases of splenic infarction in paediatric patients are reported in literature. This case report suggests that if a patient with malaria is complaining of left upper quadrant abdominal pain, and/or enlarging tender splenomegaly is observed during treatment, splenic infarct should be suspected and managed accordingly to avoid further life-threatening complications.

J Nepal Paediatr Soc 2015;35(3):298-300

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Author Biographies

Deepak Dwivedi, Department of Paediatrics, Gandhi memorial Hospital, SS Medical College, APS University, Rewa, Madhya Pradesh

Assistant Professor

Jyoti Singh, Department of Paediatrics, Gandhi memorial Hospital, SS Medical College, APS University, Rewa, Madhya Pradesh

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Published

2016-06-02

How to Cite

Dwivedi, D., & Singh, J. (2016). Splenic Infarction in Plasmodium Falciparum Malaria: Case Report and Review of Literature. Journal of Nepal Paediatric Society, 35(3), 298–300. https://doi.org/10.3126/jnps.v35i3.12448

Issue

Vol. 35 No. 3 (2015)

Section

Brief Reports/Case Reports/Case Series

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