RT Journal Article SR Electronic T1 Abdominal Complications Of Infectious Mononucleosis JF The Journal of the American Board of Family Practice JO J Am Board Fam Med FD American Board of Family Medicine SP 207 OP 210 DO 10.3122/jabfm.1.3.207 VO 1 IS 3 A1 Randy G. Robinson YR 1988 UL http://www.jabfm.org/content/1/3/207.abstract AB Infectious mononucleosis, a systemic illness caused by the Epstein-Barr virus, is seen frequently by primary care physicians. Mononucleosis affects several organ systems, and, within the abdomen, there can be splenic involvement, hepatitis, mesenteric lymphadenopathy, hyperplasia of gut-associated lymphoid tissue, pancreatitis, and transient malabsorption. Life-threatening abdominal complications require prompt recognition and intervention. Other abdominal complications, though worrisome, are usually short-lived and resolve without sequelae.