EC Clinical and Medical Case Reports

Spontaneous splenic rupture is a rare occurrence, typically seen in cases of pre-existing spleen pathology. We present a unique case of atraumatic splenic rupture in a 30-year-old male with Hodgkin's lymphoma. He presented to the emergency department with abdominal pain, and subsequent abdominal ultrasound and CT scan confirmed splenic rupture.

The symptoms of atraumatic splenic rupture mirror those of traumatic cases, including abdominal pain, particularly in the left upper abdomen or upper middle abdomen, along with dizziness, nausea, and/or vomiting.

In patients with underlying hematologic malignancies, splenic rupture should be considered in the differential diagnosis for acute abdominal symptoms or sudden onset of anemia, even in the absence of trauma. Ultrasound and CT imaging play crucial roles in confirming the diagnosis.Haut du formulaire

 Keywords: Ultrasound; CT Imaging; Spontaneous Rupture; Spleen; Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma

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