PT - JOURNAL ARTICLE AU - Jude, Nwashilli N. AU - Onochie, Nwajei C. TI - Torsion of a wandering spleen AID - 10.15537/smj.2015.12.12363 DP - 2015 Dec 01 TA - Saudi Medical Journal PG - 1490--1492 VI - 36 IP - 12 4099 - http://smj.org.sa/content/36/12/1490.short 4100 - http://smj.org.sa/content/36/12/1490.full SO - Saudi Med J2015 Dec 01; 36 AB - Wandering spleen is a rare condition that accounts for less than 0.25% of all indications for splenectomy. It is characterized by ectopic localization of the spleen owing to the lack or weakening of its ligaments. Torsion is the most common complication due to its long pedicle and high mobility, which may result in acute abdomen. We report a case of torsion in a wandering spleen in a 28-year-old male presenting with an acute abdomen that was treated by splenectomy.