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    Am J Emerg Med. 2008 Jul;26(6):733.e5-6.

    Spontaneous rupture of the spleen: a rare but important differential of an acute abdomen.

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    Department of Surgery, University College London Hospital NHS Trust, NW3 2YT London, UK. jaerhee@doctors.org.uk

    Abstract

    Spontaneous rupture of the spleen, although previously documented, is a rare phenomenon. It commonly occurs in a pathologic spleen, usually owing to hematological manifestation. We describe a rare incident of spontaneous splenic rupture presenting to an emergency department as a first manifestation. The purpose of this case report is to highlight the importance of considering spontaneous rupture of the spleen as a rare but important differential of an acute abdomen.

    PMID:
    18606341
    [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]

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