Spontaneous splenic rupture secondary to metastatic adenocarcinoma of the prostate

We report a case of splenic rupture in an 83-year-old woman presenting with symptoms concerning for upper gastrointestinal malignancy. CT imaging revealed marked gastric thickening and a 33×33 mm splenic metastasis, with subsequent gastroscopy demonstrating a large lesion at the gastro-oesophageal junction. While awaiting further investigation, the patient developed acute onset left upper quadrant pain, peritonism and hypovolaemic shock. Urgent CT imaging demonstrated a ruptured spleen with extensive haemoperitoneum, necessitating emergency splenectomy.

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Splenic rupture due to metastatic disease: a rare complication

Smith

Massey

2017

BMJ Case Reports

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Spontaneous splenic rupture secondary to metastatic adenocarcinoma of the prostate

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Splenic rupture due to metastatic disease: a rare complication

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