title: Torsion of a Wandering Spleen Presenting as Acute Abdomen.
abstract: BACKGROUND
  Wandering spleen is a rare condition which if uncorrected, can result in torsion and infarction. Clinical presentation of a wandering spleen can vary from asymptomatic abdominal mass to acute abdominal pain. Radiological investigations play a pivotal role in diagnosis as the clinical diagnosis is usually impossible.
  
  
  METHODS
  We present a case of wandering spleen with torsion and complete infarction that occurred in a 32-year-old multiparous female. The diagnosis was established preoperatively on colour Doppler and CT of the abdomen with subsequent confirmation on surgery.
  
  
  CONCLUSIONS
  Wandering spleen is a rare clinical condition which can present as acute abdomen. An increased awareness of this entity together with the timely use of ultrasound and CT of the abdomen can play an important role in preoperative diagnosis and surgical management.
authors.affiliation: Department of Radiodiagnosis, Dr. Rajendra Prasad Government Medical College, Kangra, India.
authors.forename: Narvir Singh
authors.initials: NS
authors.lastname: Chauhan
authors.affiliation: Department of Surgery, Dr. Rajendra Prasad Government Medical College, Kangra, India.
authors.forename: Satish
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Kumar
keywords: Abdomen, Acute; Splenectomy; Splenic Infarction; Wandering Spleen