J Acute Care Surg.  2016 Oct;6(2):73-75. 10.17479/jacs.2016.6.2.73.

Spontaneous Splenic Rupture

• Horn C
• Keune J

• KMID: 2360755
• DOI: http://doi.org/10.17479/jacs.2016.6.2.73

Abstract

We present the case of a 27-year-old female who presented in hypovolemic shock due to splenic rupture without apparent cause. The patient underwent an open splenectomy followed by an uneventful recovery. Post-operatively the patient could recall no trauma, and exams for viral and neoplastic etiologies were unrevealing. Spontaneous splenic rupture is a rare condition requiring a high index of suspicion, and patients should be managed with prompt splenectomy.

Keyword

Spleen; Splenic rupture; Splenectomy; Rare diseases; Spontaneous rupture

MeSH Terms

Adult
Female
Humans
Rare Diseases
Rupture, Spontaneous
Shock
Spleen
Splenectomy
Splenic Rupture*