[Diagnostic methods in torsion of the spleen].
Torsion of a spleen is a frequent complication of a rare entity--a wandering spleen. A wandering spleen is revealed occasionally, with physical and/or sonographic exam. However, it is often overseen. It has very unspecific simptoms, and can present a diagnostic problem. Splenic torsion manifets itself like an acute abdomen. We have presented a rare case of splenic torsion with unusual clinical findings, followed by a splenic infarction. Due to their promptness, sensitivity, uniqueness and availability, two diagnostic methods have definitive primacy in visualisation of splenic torsion: Color-Doppler sonography and CT with intravenous application of contrast medium.
Barisić-Skok
Bozena
B
Djelatnost za radiologiju, Opća bolnica Varazdin, Hrvatska.
Dobec Meić
Biserka
B
Cvetko
Danijel
D
Milevcić-Kurtović
Zdenka
Z
D000293:Adolescent; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D011859:Radiography; D013154:Spleen / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000473:pathology; D014102:Torsion Abnormality; D014463:Ultrasonography; D050805:Wandering Spleen / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000473:pathology