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. 2017 Feb 17:724–804.e2. doi: 10.1016/B978-0-323-35775-3.00013-8

Figure 13-73.

Figure 13-73

Acute Splenic Rupture, Spleen, Dog.

The spleen has been almost transected by recent trauma. Because of the loss of blood, the spleen is contracted, the surface is wrinkled, and the exposed parenchymal surface is dry.

(Courtesy Dr. M.D. McGavin, College of Veterinary Medicine, University of Tennessee.)