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Computed tomography scan (CT) of the chest showing infiltrates in both lower lung lobes.
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Computed tomography (CT) of the chest and abdomen revealed lung consolidation of the left upper lobe and infiltrates in both lower lobes and right middle lobe, with no evidence of pulmonary embolism (Figure 1).
Initial computed tomography scan (CT) of the abdomen showing perihepatic and perisplenic fluid, and the lateral margin of the spleen indistinct with low density areas, concerning for splenic injury or rupture.
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The lateral margin of the spleen was indistinct and with low density areas, concerning for splenic injury or rupture (Figure 2).
Appearance of the spleen after splenectomy. The capsular surface was hemorrhagic with an irregular 10 cm laceration in the mid portion nearly bisecting the spleen with an intact hilum.
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During the surgery, there was extensive hemoperitoneum and the spleen capsular surface was found to be hemorrhagic with a large laceration in the mid portion (Figure 3).