A Rare Presentation of Spontaneous Splenic Rupture in a Patient with Infectious Mononucleosis: A Case Report

Anne Alegria^1*, Conrad Alderman¹, LisaAllen^2_,Joseph James Agee³

¹Department of Microbiology and Immunology, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, USA

²Department of Medical Biotechnology, University of Chicago, USA

³Department of Anatomy and Physiology, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, USA

*Corresponding Author

Anne Alegria, Department of Microbiology and Immunology, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, USA, E-mail: anne.alegria@North.edu

Abstract

Spontaneous splenic rupture is an uncommon but potentially life-threatening complication of infectious mononucleosis (IM). Early diagnosis is critical due to the risk of hemorrhagic shock. We present the case of a 24-year-old male who developed acute abdominal pain and hemodynamic instability secondary to splenic rupture without prior trauma. Prompt surgical intervention led to a favorable outcome. This report highlights the importance of clinical suspicion, imaging studies, and timely management.