Ruptured spleen
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Also known as: splenic ruptureContent medically reviewed byDr. Rakshith Bharadwaj·MD, Internal MedicineWhat is Ruptured spleen?Treatment optionsNutritional adviceHow is this diagnosed?CausesCausesA direct blow or blunt trauma to the upper abdomen or lower chest is the most common cause. This might be a result of:Vehicular accidentsDomestic violenceInjury during contact sportsRarely, penetrating injuries like stab or gunshot wound is reported as the causeInfectious mononucleosis can also cause splenic ruptureCertain illnesses like malaria, hemolytic anemia, and lymphoma can cause an enlargement of the spleen, leading to thinning of the capsule. This increases risk of rupture due to injury. A direct blow or blunt trauma to the upper abdomen or lower chest is the most common cause. This might be a result of: Vehicular accidents Domestic violence Injury during contact sports Rarely, penetrating injuries like stab or gunshot wound is reported as the cause Infectious mononucleosis can also cause splenic rupture Certain illnesses like malaria, hemolytic anemia, and lymphoma can cause an enlargement of the spleen, leading to thinning of the capsule. This increases risk of rupture due to injury. Left abdominal pain Left abdominal tenderness Left shoulder pain Confusion Light-headedness Dizziness
A direct blow or blunt trauma to the upper abdomen or lower chest is the most common cause. This might be a result of:
Vehicular accidents
Domestic violence
Injury during contact sports
Rarely, penetrating injuries like stab or gunshot wound is reported as the cause
Infectious mononucleosis can also cause splenic rupture
Certain illnesses like malaria, hemolytic anemia, and lymphoma can cause an enlargement of the spleen, leading to thinning of the capsule. This increases risk of rupture due to injury.
Left abdominal pain
Left abdominal tenderness
Left shoulder pain
Confusion
Light-headedness
Dizziness
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