title: Spontaneous rupture of the spleen in association with idiopathic thrombocytopaenic purpura.
abstract: Spontaneous rupture of the spleen is rare and has not been previously reported in association with idiopathic thrombocytopaenic purpura. Its rarity makes familiarity with its presentation difficult and may result in a potentially fatal delay in diagnosis and treatment.
authors.affiliation: Department of Surgery, Dudley Road Hospital, Birmingham, UK.
authors.forename: M C
authors.initials: MC
authors.lastname: Winslet
authors.forename: M J
authors.initials: MJ
authors.lastname: Webberley
authors.forename: V
authors.initials: V
authors.lastname: Melikian
authors.forename: I A
authors.initials: IA
authors.lastname: Donovan
mesh_terms: D000005:Abdomen; D000328:Adult; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D010173:Palpation / Q000009:adverse effects; D016553:Purpura, Thrombocytopenic, Idiopathic / Q000150:complications*; D012422:Rupture, Spontaneous; D013161:Splenic Rupture / Q000209:etiology*