Spontaneous splenic rupture due to falciparum malaria successfully treated with a conservative approach

Malaria is frequently associated with splenomegaly. However, spontaneous splenic rupture is a rare and life -threatening complication. It is mostly seen in acute infection in non-immune adults and Plasmodium vivax and Plasmodium falciparum have been associated with the majority of cases.We describe a case of splenic rupture in an adult with complicated malaria by Plasmodium falciparum in which a conservative approach was used.

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Malaria often causes splenomegaly, but spontaneous splenic rupture is a rare and life-threatening complication, typically occurring in acute infections in non-immune adults, with Plasmodium vivax and Plasmodium falciparum being the most common causes. We present a case of splenic rupture in an adult with complicated malaria caused by Plasmodium falciparum, which was managed conservatively.