Spontaneous rupture of the spleen in association with idiopathic thrombocytopaenic purpura
Winslet, M.C.; Webberley, M.J.; Melikian, V.; Donovan, I.A.
Postgraduate Medical Journal 69(815): 744-746
1993
ISSN/ISBN: 0032-5473 PMID: 8255849 Document Number: 407951
Spontaneous rupture of the spleen is rare and has not been previously reported in association with idiopathic thrombocytopaenic purpura. Its rarity makes familiarity with its presentation difficult and may result in a potentially fatal delay in diagnosis and treatment.
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