Splenic rupture manifesting two years after diagnosis of injury.
The entity of delayed splenic rupture is often challenged. This case report describes a patient who presented with splenic rupture 2 years after a prior splenic injury from blunt trauma. The pathology report confirmed previous splenic injury. Delayed splenic rupture is possible for extended periods following splenic injury managed conservatively.
Fernandes
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Department of Emergency Medicine, St. Paul's Hospital, Vancouver, BC, Canada. cfernand@unixg.ubc.ca
D000328:Adult; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D013154:Spleen / Q000293:injuries*; D013161:Splenic Rupture / Q000209:etiology*; D013997:Time Factors