Wandering spleen with torsion in a geriatric patient. Report of an unusual case with a brief review of the clinical picture and management.
Publication/Presentation Date
12-1-1995
Abstract
Wandering spleen is a rare condition that is extremely uncommon in the elderly. A case of wandering spleen with torsion in a 73-year-old female is described in detail. Our patient's presentation is unusual because in 1972, during a total hysterectomy, she had no evidence of a wandering spleen. Preoperative technetium-99 radionuclide liver-spleen studies were utilized to minimize the potential for vascular difficulties. Splenectomy was the treatment of choice for this condition and was performed to avoid splenic infarction. A review of the literature and etiologic considerations are discussed.
Volume
40
Issue
12
First Page
2656
Last Page
2659
ISSN
0163-2116
Published In/Presented At
McFee, R. B., Musacchio, T., Gorgescu, D., Bozorgnia, M., Abdelsayed, G., & Pachter, B. R. (1995). Wandering spleen with torsion in a geriatric patient. Report of an unusual case with a brief review of the clinical picture and management. Digestive diseases and sciences, 40(12), 2656–2659. https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02220456
Disciplines
Medicine and Health Sciences
PubMedID
8536527
Department(s)
Fellows and Residents
Document Type
Article