title: Polysplenia in an elderly male: diagnostic approaches and review of the literature.
abstract: Polysplenia is a congenital disorder affecting the asymmetric organs, including the heart, lungs, bronchi, liver, stomach, pancreas, intestines, and spleen. Primary manifestations are heterogeneous and can include congenital heart disease, atypical placement of major abdominal organs, biliary atresia, and intestinal malrotation. Knowledge of these congenital abnormalities will enhance patient care. In this report, we present an elderly, asymptomatic individual with polysplenia to highlight the cardinal features and management issues.
authors.affiliation: Department of Internal Medicine, University of Virginia School of Medicine, Roanoke-Salem Program, Veterans Affairs Medical Center, 1970 Roanoke Blvd, Salem, VA 24153, USA.
authors.forename: Ravi K
authors.initials: RK
authors.lastname: Bobba
authors.forename: Edward L
authors.initials: EL
authors.lastname: Arsura
authors.forename: Mohammad
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Naseem
authors.forename: Nazma
authors.initials: N
authors.lastname: Ashraf