PMC5107583_01
CT abdomen with contrast in the transverse plane at the level of the coeliac trunk demonstrating perisplenic haematoma and haemoperitoneum.
gr1.jpg
PMC5107583_01_gr1.jpg
fig0005
She was haemodynamically responsive to resuscitation therefore an urgent computed tomography (CT) scan with contrast of her chest and abdomen was performed (Fig. 1).
The spleen.
gr2.jpg
PMC5107583_01_gr2.jpg
fig0010
Histopathology revealed a 95 g spleen measuring 65 x 60 x 30 mm with a 25 mm defect consistent with possible site of rupture (Fig. 2).