Mononucleosis and Splenomegaly
A 16-year-old boy had tonsillitis lasting for more than one week. A quick antigen test for streptococci was negative. Submandibular lymphadenopathy was observed. The diagnosis of mononucleosis was supported by enlarged spleen (16 cm) in ultrasonography. The maximum length of a normal spleen is 11 cm. The patient was advised to avoid contact sports for one month, because the risk of spleen rupture is increased in the acute phase of mononucleosis.
Primary/Secondary Keywords
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- Infectious mononucleosis
- Mononucleosis
- Spleen
- Splenomegaly
- Tonsillitis
- Ultrasonography