Ruptured Spleen
Ruptured Spleen Causes
The condition may be due to a blow to the left upper abdomen or the left lower chest. The rupture may also be the result of an enlarged spleen.
Ruptured Spleen Definition
Ruptured spleen causes a life-threatening bleeding.
Ruptured Spleen Diagnosis
In a critical situation, a physical exam may be the only diagnostic test before emergency surgery. In other cases, a sample of fluid from your abdomen may be tested for the presence of blood. If time allows, the doctor may use X-rays or other imaging tests to identify or rule out other possible causes of your symptoms.
Ruptured Spleen Symptoms and Signs
The patient feels an abdominal pain and tenderness, blurred vision and fainting, or lightheaded or confused due to a drop in blood pressure.
Ruptured Spleen Treatment
The spleen may be surgically repaired if the rupture is small. However, in an emergency situation, the entire spleen is removed. The removal of the entire spleen is known as a splenectomy.