A 21-year-old man presented to the emergency department due to a motor vehicle collision. The patient was sitting on the side that receive the initial hit. The patient complains of severe abdominal pain associated with left shoulder pain. She has nausea, vomiting, and hiccups. The patient's blood pressure is 95/65 mm Hg and pulse is 125/min. Physical examination shows a bruise over the left lower chest. She has generalized abdominal tenderness and rigidity, with positive rebound tenderness. Which of the following is the most likely diagnosis?

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Eductional Objective: Splenic Injuries would lead to left shoulder pain and hiccups. due to irritation of the phrenic nerve. It leads to hemoperitoneum, presenting with generalized abdominal tenderness and rigidity.

A 21-Year-Old Man Presented to the Emergency Department Due to a Motor