RESUMEN:
La causa más frecuente de ruptura esplénica es el trauma. Rara vez ocurren rupturas esplénicas espontáneas. Los autores informan sobre el caso de una ruptura esplénica atraumática tras un reciente abuso de cocaína intranasal, lo que resalta la importancia de una historia social detallada, ya que un diagnóstico y tratamiento tempranos pueden producir un resultado positivo.

ABSTRACT:
The most frequent cause of splenic rupture is trauma. Rarely do spontaneous splenic ruptures occur. The authors report the case of an atraumatic splenic rupture following a recent intranasal cocaine abuse that highlights the importance of a detailed social history, since early diagnosis and treatment can produce a positive outcome.

ABSTRACT:
The most frequent cause of splenic rupture is trauma. Rarely do spontaneous splenic ruptures occur. The authors report the case of an atraumatic splenic rupture following a recent intranasal cocaine abuse that highlights the importance of a detailed social history, since early diagnosis and treatment can produce a positive outcome.