Objectives: A Study of the histopathology of spleens received with history of traumatic rupture with a view to established possible predisposing factors to the rupture Methods: In this study we examined the gross and microscopic features of consecutive cases of splenectomies done for traumatic rupture during a five year period, to evaluate the presence or absence of any pathology prior to rupture. Results: Of the 17 cases of splenectomy during this period, 14 were normal and 3 cases showed pathology other than rupture. Conclusion: In the present five year period of study on splenic pathology in traumatic rupture, 82% of the spleens showed normal histology except for the rupture. 18% of cases showed different pathological findings on histopathology which could have contributed to the rupture.

Objectives: A Study of the histopathology of spleens received with history of traumatic rupture with a view to established possible predisposing factors to the rupture Methods: In this study we examined the gross and microscopic features of consecutive cases of splenectomies done for traumatic ...