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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..

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