SPLENIC AVULSION IN A PREGNANT PATIENT WITH VOMITING

Splenic avulsion in pregnancy is a rare condition that carries a high risk of death to both mother and fetus. The authors describe a 30-year -old woman with hyperemesis who had spontaneous avulsion of the spleen at 30 weeks' gestation. She underwent a splenectomy and cesarean sect ion, resulting in a stillborn fetus. The authors theorize that violent vomiting resulted in splenic avulsion. Prompt surgical intervention b y a general surgeon and obstetrician is required in such cases.