Spontaneous Spleen Rupture in a Teenager: An Uncommon Cause of Acute Abdomen

Spontaneous spleen rupture is a rare complication of infectious diseases and it can become a potentially life-threatening condition if not diagnosed in time. A 17-year-old Greek female presented to the ER due to acute abdominal pain, mainly of the left upper quadrant. She had no recent report of tra...

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Main Authors: Verroiotou Maria, Al Mogrampi Saad, Ioannis Fardellas
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wiley 2013-01-01
Series:Case Reports in Medicine
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2013/675372
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