PT  - JOURNAL ARTICLE
AU  - Nwashilli N. Jude
AU  - Nwajei C. Onochie
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.