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. 1993 Sep;69(815):744–746. doi: 10.1136/pgmj.69.815.744

Spontaneous rupture of the spleen in association with idiopathic thrombocytopaenic purpura.

M C Winslet 1, M J Webberley 1, V Melikian 1, I A Donovan 1
PMCID: PMC2399762  PMID: 8255849

Abstract

Spontaneous rupture of the spleen is rare and has not been previously reported in association with idiopathic thrombocytopaenic purpura. Its rarity makes familiarity with its presentation difficult and may result in a potentially fatal delay in diagnosis and treatment.

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