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ReviewEmergency radiology2025

CT of spontaneous atraumatic splenic rupture: etiologies and imaging findings.

Mohammad Yasrab, Zahra F Rahmatullah, Linda C Chu, Satomi Kawamoto, Elliot K Fishman

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Review in Emergency radiology, 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 2 papers.

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3 · Its place in the literature

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2 citing papers in PubMed.

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4 · The record

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

5 authors.

Mohammad YasrabThe Russell H. Morgan Department of Radiology and Radiological Science, School of Medicine, Johns Hopkins University, 601 North Caroline Street, Baltimore, MD, 21287-0801, USA. m.yasrab@hotmail.com.ORCID http://orcid.org/0009-0007-8177-097X
Zahra F RahmatullahThe Russell H. Morgan Department of Radiology and Radiological Science, School of Medicine, Johns Hopkins University, 601 North Caroline Street, Baltimore, MD, 21287-0801, USA.
Linda C ChuThe Russell H. Morgan Department of Radiology and Radiological Science, School of Medicine, Johns Hopkins University, 601 North Caroline Street, Baltimore, MD, 21287-0801, USA.
Satomi KawamotoThe Russell H. Morgan Department of Radiology and Radiological Science, School of Medicine, Johns Hopkins University, 601 North Caroline Street, Baltimore, MD, 21287-0801, USA.
Elliot K FishmanThe Russell H. Morgan Department of Radiology and Radiological Science, School of Medicine, Johns Hopkins University, 601 North Caroline Street, Baltimore, MD, 21287-0801, USA.

Funding

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Spontaneous or atraumatic rupture of the spleen is an uncommon but potentially fatal abdominal emergency, often overshadowed by trauma-related etiologies. However, a wide range of infectious, neoplastic, vascular, autoimmune, and iatrogenic conditions can predispose the spleen to rupture without direct trauma. Multidetector computed tomography (MDCT) is the preferred modality for evaluating these cases, offering rapid, high-resolution assessment of hemorrhage-with or without active bleeding-and associated parenchymal abnormalities. This pictorial review highlights the diverse spectrum of underlying causes and characteristic imaging findings through 13 cases. It also outlines CT acquisition protocols, postprocessing techniques, and key clinical features that radiologists must be aware of to reach timely diagnoses and guide management. Early recognition and identification of the underlying pathology are critical in improving patient outcomes and directing appropriate interventions.

Indexed as

Multidetector Computed TomographySplenic RuptureTomography, X-Ray ComputedDiagnosis, DifferentialFemaleHumansMaleMiddle AgedRupture, SpontaneousAtraumaticBleedComputed tomographySpleenSplenic ruptureSpontaneous

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PMID41026341

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