Pathologic splenic rupture: an unusual presentation of pancreatic cancer

Abstract

Pathologic splenic rupture is an uncommon finding associated with a long list of pathologic conditions including infectious diseases, hematologic diseases, metabolic disorders, drug therapy, primary and secondary benign or malignant splenic tumors, acute or chronic pancreatitis, collagen disorders, pregnancy, and others. In this report we present a case of pathologic splenic rupture caused by direct invasion from a previously undiagnosed pancreatic tail adenocarcinoma.