RT Journal Article
SR Electronic
T1 Torsion of a wandering spleen
JF Saudi Medical Journal
JO Saudi Med J
FD Prince Sultan Military Medical City
SP 1490
OP 1492
DO 10.15537/smj.2015.12.12363
VO 36
IS 12
A1 Jude, Nwashilli N.
A1 Onochie, Nwajei C.
YR 2015
UL http://smj.org.sa/content/36/12/1490.abstract
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.