Wandering spleen with torsion and complete infarction

Acta Radiol. 2011 Oct 1;52(8):911-3. doi: 10.1258/ar.2011.100504. Epub 2011 Aug 4.

Abstract

Wandering spleen is rare and is associated with a high incidence of splenic torsion and infarction. Presenting symptoms range from an asymptomatic, incidentally palpated abdominal mass to an acutely ill patient. Because wandering spleen is uncommon in the pediatric population, a heightened awareness of the condition is required for accurate diagnosis and appropriate management. We present a case of a 4-year-old girl who presented with acute abdomen and was surgically confirmed to have a wandering spleen with torsion and complete infarction.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Contrast Media
  • Diagnosis, Differential
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Infant
  • Infarction / diagnostic imaging*
  • Infarction / surgery
  • Spleen / blood supply*
  • Spleen / diagnostic imaging*
  • Spleen / surgery
  • Tomography, X-Ray Computed*
  • Torsion Abnormality / diagnostic imaging*
  • Torsion Abnormality / surgery
  • Ultrasonography
  • Wandering Spleen / diagnostic imaging*
  • Wandering Spleen / surgery

Substances

  • Contrast Media