Delayed splenic rupture in a drug addict.
We present the case of a drug addict who was admitted with abdominal pain but gave no history of trauma. He subsequently left the hospital against medical advice, only to be readmitted a few days later with persistent abdominal pain. He was found to have splenic rupture. This case emphasizes the importance of ruling out intra-abdominal trauma in any drug addict presenting with acute abdomen.
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Department of Surgery, Bronx-Lebanon Hospital Center, New York.
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Abugaida
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D000007:Abdominal Injuries / Q000150:complications; D000328:Adult; D004630:Emergencies; D006556:Heroin Dependence / Q000150:complications*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D013161:Splenic Rupture / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology*; D013997:Time Factors