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  • Title: Delayed splenic rupture in a haemophiliac.
    Author: Thomas DW, Atoyebi W, McElwaine-Johnn HA, Giangrande PL.
    Journal: Clin Lab Haematol; 1999 Jun; 21(3):215-7. PubMed ID: 10448605.
    Abstract:
    We report an unusual case of post-traumatic delayed rupture of the spleen occurring in a 38-year-old man with haemophilia A. The time interval between injury and splenic rupture was at least 2 weeks. Although a rare event, the possibility of splenic rupture should always be considered in the differential diagnosis in patients with a bleeding disorder and abdominal pain, even when the patient does not initially give a history of abdominal injury. Radiological imaging, including ultrasound examination, is of great value in establishing the diagnosis. This case report includes a brief review of other similar cases.
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