Torsion of wandering spleen: radiological findings.

Wandering spleen (or ectopic spleen) is a rare anomaly resulting from hyperlaxity or even absence of the ligaments that hold the spleen in its anatomical position. Although more frequently a congenital condition, it can also be acquired. Torsion of the vascular pedicle is its potential main complication with subsequent development of splenic infarct. In this paper we will describe the pathogenesis, clinical manifestations, treatment options and radiological findings which allow the diagnosis of this entity.

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Mariano José Parada Blázquez, Daniel Rodríguez Vargas, Manuel García Ferrer, José Tinoco González, Blanca Vargas Serrano. Torsion of wandering spleen: radiological findings. Emergency radiology. 2020 Oct;27(5):555-560

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PMID: 32424633

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