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.
Department of Emergency Medicine, St. Paul's Hospital, Vancouver, BC, Canada. cfernand@unixg.ubc.ca
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D000328:Adult; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D013154:Spleen / Q000293:injuries*; D013161:Splenic Rupture / Q000209:etiology*; D013997:Time Factors