Acta Radiológica Portuguesa
ISSN 2183-1351
SOUSA, Jessica et al. Cocaine-Induced Atraumatic Splenic Rupture. []. , 35, 3, pp.20-22. 29--2023. ISSN 2183-1351. https://doi.org/10.25748/arp.29366.
The most frequent cause of splenic rupture is trauma. Rarely do spontaneous splenic ruptures occur.
The authors report the case of an atraumatic splenic rupture following a recent intranasal cocaine abuse that highlights the importance of a detailed social history, since early diagnosis and treatment can produce a positive outcome.
: Splenic rupture; Cocaine; Splenectomy; Emergency medicine..