Splenic injury

Case contributed by Maulik S Patel
Diagnosis almost certain

Presentation

Pain left lower chest wall region after being involved inn road traffic accident the day before.

Patient Data

Age: 25 years
Gender: Male
ultrasound

Breach in splenic capsule at lower pole.

Avascular echogenic area in interpolar region - Contusion.

Hemoperitoneum.

Fracture of left sided ribs.

Case Discussion

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