Radionuclide scan findings in delayed splenic rupture.
An initial liver/spleen scan performed on a patient with blunt abdominal trauma was negative 3 days following the accident. A follow-up scan 7 days later showed definite evidence of splenic rupture, proved surgically. The authors conclude that, in such cases, spleen scans may be negative initially because of delayed splenic ruptures.
D000007:Abdominal Injuries / Q000150:complications; D000328:Adult; D005188:False Negative Reactions; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D011877:Radionuclide Imaging; D013161:Splenic Rupture / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000209:etiology; D013997:Time Factors; D014949:Wounds, Nonpenetrating / Q000150:complications