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Is the diagnosis of spontaneous rupture of a normal spleen valid?

Journal of the Royal Army Medical Corps (1991) 137(1) 50-51
DOI: 10.1136/jramc-137-01-12
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Abstract

Since Atkinson first described idiopathic rupture of a normal spleen in 1874, there has been controversy regarding the application of the terms "idiopathic" and "spontaneous". One such case is reported, and the validity of the description "idiopathic" or "spontaneous" discussed.

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Crate, I. D., & Payne, M. J. (1991). Is the diagnosis of spontaneous rupture of a normal spleen valid? Journal of the Royal Army Medical Corps, 137(1), 50–51. https://doi.org/10.1136/jramc-137-01-12

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