Delayed splenic rupture: a true entity.
Two cases of secondary haemorrhage into subcapsular haematomas with delayed splenic rupture are presented. Ultrasound and computed tomography were essential in the diagnosis. In one of the cases a large splenic laceration was diagnosed by these two techniques 23 days following trauma. Ultrasound is of particular value and can be performed with ease in the clinical follow-up of patients who have sustained multiple injuries requiring immobilisation and orthopaedic traction.
D000328:Adult; D006406:Hematoma / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D013158:Splenic Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D013161:Splenic Rupture / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D013997:Time Factors; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed; D014463:Ultrasonography