title: Torsion of a wandering spleen. A rare cause of acute abdomen.
abstract: Wandering spleen is a rare condition that accounts for less than 0.25% of all indications for splenectomy. It is characterized by ectopic localization of the spleen owing to the lack or weakening of its ligaments. Torsion is the most common complication due to its long pedicle and high mobility, which may result in acute abdomen. We report a case of torsion in a wandering spleen in a 28-year-old male presenting with an acute abdomen that was treated by splenectomy.
authors.affiliation: Department of Surgery, University of Benin Teaching Hospital, Benin, Edo State, Nigeria. E-mail. namoforever@yahoo.com.
authors.forename: Nwashilli N
authors.initials: NN
authors.lastname: Jude
authors.forename: Nwajei C
authors.initials: NC
authors.lastname: Onochie
mesh_terms: D000006:Abdomen, Acute / Q000209:etiology*; D000328:Adult; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D013158:Splenic Diseases / Q000150:complications* / Q000601:surgery; D014102:Torsion Abnormality / Q000150:complications* / Q000601:surgery