Atraumatic Splenic Rupture: A Notable Complication of Rivaroxaban Use.
Cureus
; 15(5): e38992, 2023 May.
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ABSTRACT
Direct oral anticoagulants (DOACs) are well known to be associated with bleeding complications. However, little is known about their association with atraumatic splenic rupture, a potentially fatal condition. We present the case of a 73-year-old female with paroxysmal atrial fibrillation managed with rivaroxaban who developed a spontaneous atraumatic splenic rupture. This highlights the importance of recognizing this complication in patients without previous risk factors, such as abdominal trauma or infiltrative splenic disease, who are under anticoagulation with DOACs. There is a strong need for further research on this complication's underlying mechanism and management.
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