Splenic Arterial embolization in ALPS post splenic rupture

Reference: Kohrogi, K., Migita, M., Anan, T. et al. Successful Artery Embolization in a Patient with Autoimmune Lymphoproliferative Syndrome Associated with Splenic Rupture. J Clin Immunol (2020).

Published: 25 June 2020

Summary: Authors describe management and differential diagnosis of splenic rupture post splenomegaly in an ALPS patient 

Take Home Message: Pre-emptive splenic arterial embolization may be considered in ALPS patients with massive splenomegaly who don’t respond to Sirolimus to avoid splenic rupture