Isolated splenic tuberculosis presenting with spontaneous rupture in an immunocompetent adolescent: a case report from an endemic area
This case underscores the importance of maintaining a high index of suspicion for TB in patients presenting with unexplained abdominal symptoms in endemic regions. Early recognition and timely intervention are essential to prevent serious complications such as splenic rupture and the need for emergency surgical management.
Authors
- Keno Mohammed Umer (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6024-0725)
- Amir Musema
- M. M. Hasan Mahfuz (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2602-7255)
- Shimalis Fayisa (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3216-7986)
- M Ahmed
- S.M. Ali
- Fedil Nuredin Abrar
- Jafar Abamecha
- Peteros Biri
- Dadhi Dagafa
- Habib Bushira
- Anteneh W Yohannis
Institutions
- Ethiopian Public Health Institute (ET)
- GeoSAS (Ethiopia) (ET)
- Ethiopian Public Health Association (ET)
- Tikur Anbessa Hospital (ET)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Annals of Medicine and Surgery
- Published
- 2025-10-15
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1097/ms9.0000000000004052
- Primary Topic
- Diagnosis and treatment of tuberculosis
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00