title: Limitations of computed tomography in the recognition of delayed splenic rupture.
abstract: Delayed splenic rupture is a rare but life threatening complication of abdominal trauma. A case is reported in which initial evaluation by CT did not show hemoperitoneum or splenic laceration in a patient who ruptured his spleen 10 days following the initial injury. The limitations of current diagnostic methods are reviewed.
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D005188:False Negative Reactions; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D013161:Splenic Rupture / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D013997:Time Factors; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed