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Wandering spleen with torsion and complete infarction
Jianping Chu1, Ziping Li, Boning Luo
1Department of Diagnostic Radiology, First Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-Sen University, Guangzhou, People's Republic of China.
Acta Radiologica (Stockholm, Sweden : 1987)
|August 6, 2011
Summary
Wandering spleen is a rare condition where the spleen moves from its normal position. This case highlights a pediatric patient with a wandering spleen that led to torsion and infarction, emphasizing the need for clinical awareness.
Area of Science:
- Pediatric Surgery
- Abdominal Imaging
- Surgical Pathology
Background:
- Wandering spleen is an uncommon condition characterized by the spleen's abnormal mobility.
- It carries a significant risk of splenic torsion and infarction, potentially leading to acute abdominal emergencies.
- Diagnosis can be challenging, especially in pediatric patients due to its rarity.
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