Torsion in a paediatric wandering spleen: Case report and review of literature
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Torsion of huge wandering accessory spleen. Case report and review of literature
INTRODUCTION Accessory spleens are found in 10-15% of the population, and are even more prevalent in patients with hematological disorders (Rudowski, 1985). It infrequently may become symptomatic due to torsion, spontaneous rupture or hemorrhage which may lead to death. Torsion of an accessory spleen is extremely rare, and requires prompt medical attention [2] (Coote et al., 1999). PRESENTATI...
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The torsion of an ectopic (= wandering) spleen is a rare entity especially in children. Clinically it presents either with signs of an "acute abdomen" or as a fairly painful abdominal "tumor" of the chronic recurrent type. Ultrasonography, arteriography, and additional scintigraphy in special cases are of greatest value in the preoperative diagnostic management. Splenopexy, sometimes after rese...
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ژورنال
عنوان ژورنال: Journal of Indian Association of Pediatric Surgeons
سال: 2007
ISSN: 0971-9261
DOI: 10.4103/0971-9261.31087