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Spontaneous rupture of normal spleen
A Behera1, S Aggarwal, L Kaman
1Department of Surgery, Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Chandigarh.
Summary
Spontaneous splenic rupture is rare. This case highlights an unusual "onion skin" CT appearance in a patient with recurrent splenic bleeding.
Area of Science:
- Medicine
- Radiology
- Pathology
Background:
- Spontaneous splenic rupture, particularly from a normal spleen, is an uncommon medical emergency.
- Recurrent bleeding episodes from the spleen necessitate thorough investigation.
Observation:
- A rare case presented with multiple instances of spontaneous splenic bleeding.
- Computed tomography (CT) imaging revealed a characteristic "onion skin" pattern associated with the bleeding.
Findings:
- The "onion skin" appearance on CT scan is an unusual finding in spontaneous splenic rupture.
- This imaging finding may indicate specific underlying pathological processes or bleeding patterns.
Implications:
- Recognizing the "onion skin" CT sign can aid in the diagnosis of rare splenic emergencies.
- Further research into the etiology and diagnostic significance of this imaging finding is warranted.