title: Delayed splenic rupture presenting as unstable angina pectoris: case report and review of the literature.
abstract: The diagnosis of delayed rupture of the spleen can be challenging if the history of trauma is remote, or initially missed. Delayed rupture of the spleen can occur in approximately 1% of blunt force injuries to the spleen. We present a difficult case of delayed rupture of the spleen from remote, minor trauma and discuss the literature associated with this injury.
mesh_terms: D000368:Aged; D000789:Angina, Unstable / Q000209:etiology*; D004562:Electrocardiography; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D013161:Splenic Rupture / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed