title: [Diagnostic methods in torsion of the spleen].
abstract: 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.
authors.affiliation: Djelatnost za radiologiju, Opća bolnica Varazdin, Hrvatska.
authors.forename: Bozena
authors.initials: B
authors.lastname: Barisić-Skok
authors.forename: Biserka
authors.initials: B
authors.lastname: Dobec Meić
authors.forename: Danijel
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Cvetko
authors.forename: Zdenka
authors.initials: Z
authors.lastname: Milevcić-Kurtović
mesh_terms: 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