causes of a spleen rupture
What Is a Ruptured Spleen? A ruptured spleen is an emergency medical condition that occurs when the capsule-like covering of the spleen breaks open, pouring blood into your abdominal area. Depending on the size of the rupture, a large amount of internal bleeding can occur. Your doctor may refer to a ruptured spleen as a splenic rupture. What Causes a Ruptured Spleen? The spleen can rupture when the abdomen suffers a severe direct blow or blunt trauma. The spleen is the most frequent organ to be damaged in blunt trauma injuries involving the abdomen. That's true regardless of your age. The following are among the frequent causes of spleen injuries: Motor vehicle accidents