The Wanderer: Acute Abdomen Secondary to a Wandering Spleen
Toni Lombardo, Rishi R. Shah, Joseph Mazzie
TL;DR
This case report discusses a rare condition called wandering spleen and its potential life-threatening complications.
Contribution
The paper presents a case highlighting the importance of timely diagnosis and intervention for wandering spleen complications.
Findings
Wandering spleen can lead to splenic torsion, infarction, and bowel obstruction.
Timely diagnosis is crucial to prevent life-threatening complications.
Abstract
Wandering spleen is a rare condition resulting from the absence or laxity of peritoneal attachments, allowing the spleen to migrate within the abdominal cavity. While some patients may remain asymptomatic, others can develop life-threatening complications such as splenic torsion, infarction, and bowel obstruction. This case report highlights one of the complications of wandering spleen and the importance of timely diagnosis and intervention.
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Taxonomy
TopicsAbdominal Trauma and Injuries · Abdominal vascular conditions and treatments · Amoebic Infections and Treatments