title: Acute lymphoblastic leukaemia manifesting with splenic rupture.
abstract: Spontaneous rupture of the spleen in acute lymphoblastic leukaemia is rare and has only exceptionally been reported as the presenting manifestation. One such case is being reported to emphasize the importance of this potentially fatal complication.
authors.affiliation: Department of Endocrinology, Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Chandigarh.
authors.forename: P K
authors.initials: PK
authors.lastname: Banerjee
authors.forename: A
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Bhansali
authors.forename: S
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Dash
authors.forename: R J
authors.initials: RJ
authors.lastname: Dash
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D054198:Precursor Cell Lymphoblastic Leukemia-Lymphoma / Q000150:complications* / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000628:therapy; D012422:Rupture, Spontaneous; D013161:Splenic Rupture / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology* / Q000628:therapy