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- Title
Delayed Splenic Rupture.
- Authors
Gupta, Prateek K.; Morris, Janine; Natarajan, Bala; Bertellotti, Robert; Forse, R. Armour
- Abstract
Introduction Computed tomography (CT) scans are very sensitive for detecting splenic injuries after trauma. Our objective was to present a case of the rare entity called 'Delayed Splenic Rupture,' which is the delayed manifestation of splenic injury following a trauma in which the initial CT scan showed a normal spleen. We also review the previous 13 cases and offer our recommendations. Case Report We present a case of a 42-year-old male with a motorcycle crash who presented with a normal spleen on CT scan and five days later was scanned again after a significant decrease in his hemoglobin revealing a large subcapsular splenic hematoma. Conclusion A normal appearing spleen on initial imaging should not sway one from considering delayed splenic rupture as a potential delayed complication of a traumatic event.
- Publication
Journal of Surgical Radiology, 2010, Vol 1, p110
- ISSN
2156-213X
- Publication type
Academic Journal