CT evaluation of limited splenic trauma.
One case is reported in which signs of limited splenic injuries were seen on initial CT evaluation. Delayed splenic rupture requiring splenectomy was observed by CT. These previously unreported signs of limited splenic trauma may add important management information to the current methods of diagnosing splenic injury.
D000328:Adult; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D013154:Spleen / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000293:injuries*; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed