Polysplenia syndrome in adulthood: a case report.

Area of Science:

• Medical Science
• Radiology
• Genetics

Background:

• Polysplenia syndrome is predominantly diagnosed in pediatric patients.
• It is characterized by multiple spleens and frequently associated with cardiac anomalies and vascular malformations, such as inferior vena cava abnormalities.

Observation:

• The case involved an adult patient presenting with nephritic colic.
• Incidental diagnosis of polysplenia syndrome and other visceral malformations occurred during imaging for nephritic colic.

Findings:

• The patient, diagnosed incidentally in adulthood, had multiple spleens and visceral malformations.
• Importantly, this patient had no cardiac malformations detected via echocardiography.

Implications:

• This case underscores the possibility of incidental polysplenia syndrome diagnosis in adults presenting with unrelated conditions.
• Individuals with polysplenia syndrome can lead normal lives, but require awareness for medical interventions like surgery.
• Awareness of polysplenia syndrome is crucial for managing future medical treatments and surgical procedures.