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

Disciplines

Medicine and Health Sciences

PubMedID

8536527

Department(s)

Fellows and Residents

Document Type

Article

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