Catalog
Nontraumatic laceration or rupture of spleen
Link to WHO Definition
Nontraumatic laceration or rupture of spleen – http://id.who.int/icd/entity/2051708973
A disease caused by non-traumatic determinants such as infectious diseases, medical procedures such as colonoscopy, haematological diseases, medications, or pregnancy. This disease is characterised by laceration or rupturing of the spleen leading to lack of function. This disease may present with bleeding and increased susceptibility of infection. Confirmation is through medical imaging.