Spontaneous Splenic Rupture Following Severe Cough in Influenza A Infection: A Case Report

Spontaneous splenic rupture (SSR) is a rare but potentially life-threatening condition, typically associated with trauma, but occasionally observed in the setting of viral infections and severe coughing. We present the case of a 49-year-old woman with influenza A infection who developed SSR following intense coughing episodes. She was managed with supportive care, transfusion, and splenic artery embolization, avoiding splenectomy. This case highlights the importance of early recognition of SSR in patients with respiratory infections and cough-induced intra-abdominal complications.