title: Spontaneous rupture of a splenotic nodule.
abstract: A case is presented of spontaneous rupture of splenic tissue occurring 14 years after a splenectomy was carried out for trauma. Spontaneous rupture of a splenotic nodule has not previously been described and it may be added to the list of causes of spontaneous haemoperitoneum. The incidence and function of residual splenic tissue are briefly discussed and other causes of splenic rupture are outlined.
authors: Department of Surgery, Harold Wood Hospital, Romford, Essex, UK.
authors: D J
authors: DJ
authors: Lanigan
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D002828:Choristoma / Q000175:diagnosis*; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D005260:Female; D006465:Hemoperitoneum / Q000209:etiology; D006801:Humans; D011247:Pregnancy; D011271:Pregnancy, Ectopic / Q000175:diagnosis; D012186:Retroperitoneal Neoplasms / Q000175:diagnosis*; D012422:Rupture, Spontaneous; D013154:Spleen; D013156:Splenectomy; D013997:Time Factors