Research Keyword: hemorrhage

A case of spontaneous abdominal hemoperitoneum secondary to ruptured splenosis

This case report describes a rare complication where ectopic splenic tissue (splenosis) that had grown in the abdomen following a previous spleen removal suddenly ruptured and caused severe internal bleeding. The 35-year-old patient developed acute abdominal pain and underwent emergency surgery to remove the bleeding tissue and stop the hemorrhage. The surgery was successful and the patient recovered well, highlighting the importance of considering splenosis in the differential diagnosis of unexplained abdominal bleeding in patients with prior spleen removal.

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A characteristic rash caused by Shiitake mushrooms – An emerging concern?

Eating raw or undercooked Shiitake mushrooms can cause a distinctive whip-like rash in some people called Shiitake mushroom dermatitis. This dramatic rash appears 2-5 days after consumption but is not dangerous and goes away on its own in 10-14 days. The condition is caused by a compound called Lentinan that breaks down when mushrooms are cooked at higher temperatures, so properly cooking Shiitake mushrooms prevents the reaction.

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