[Splenic volvulus on a mobile spleen].
We report a case of splenic volvulus caused by a mobile spleen. Preoperative ultrasonography and CT-scan did not provide the diagnosis. Splenectomy was performed at laparotomy, the only possible treatment in this exceptional case.
Clinique de la Providence, Commercy.
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Grumillier
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Cohen
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Frémont
D000293:Adolescent; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D007415:Intestinal Obstruction / Q000209:etiology; D008297:Male; D013154:Spleen / Q000002:abnormalities; D013156:Splenectomy; D013159:Splenic Infarction / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology* / Q000601:surgery; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed; D014102:Torsion Abnormality