# An Adult Case of Gastric Volvulus Associated With Wandering Spleen: A Case Report

## TL;DR

This case report describes a rare instance of gastric volvulus and wandering spleen occurring together in an adult patient.

## Contribution

The novelty lies in documenting the rare coexistence of gastric volvulus and wandering spleen in an adult.

## Key findings

- An adult male presented with intestinal obstruction due to gastric volvulus.
- A wandering spleen was incidentally diagnosed during the evaluation.
- The case highlights the importance of considering both conditions in clinical practice.

## Abstract

Gastric volvulus is an uncommon condition characterized by the rotation of the stomach on its own mesentery. Wandering spleen (WS), defined by the excessive mobility of the spleen, is another rare entity. Although both conditions share a common cause, the absence or laxity of their supporting ligaments, their coexistence is rarely documented. Both can be life-threatening if left untreated. We report a case of an adult male patient presenting with intestinal obstruction secondary to gastric volvulus, in whom a WS was incidentally diagnosed.