Splenic torsion in a wandering spleen, presenting as an acute abdominal mass

1994 ◽  
Vol 29 (4) ◽  
pp. 571-572 ◽  
Author(s):  
J.D. Greig ◽  
E.M. Sweet ◽  
I.K. Drainer
Keyword(s):  
Abdominal Mass ◽  
Wandering Spleen ◽  
Splenic Torsion

Wandering spleen leading to splenic torsion with gastric and pancreatic volvulus

2021 ◽  
Vol 14 (1) ◽  
pp. e235918
Author(s):  
Mary R Shen ◽  
Meredith Barrett ◽  
Seth Waits ◽  
Aaron M Williams
Keyword(s):  
Liver Transplantation ◽  
Primary Sclerosing Cholangitis ◽  
Sclerosing Cholangitis ◽  
Exploratory Laparotomy ◽  
Wandering Spleen ◽  
Splenic Torsion ◽  
Postoperative Course

This case highlights a 37-year-old woman with primary sclerosing cholangitis awaiting liver transplantation who presented with torsion of a wandering spleen with associated gastric and pancreatic volvulus. The patient underwent emergent exploratory laparotomy with splenectomy. She had an uncomplicated postoperative course and recovered well.

scholarly journals A Wandering Spleen with Peculiar Collateral Circulation Formed by Recurrent Splenic Torsion over Long Periods

2016 ◽  
Vol 49 (12) ◽  
pp. 1237-1242 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yuri Ozaki ◽  
Kiyoshi Hiramatsu ◽  
Takeshi Amemiya ◽  
Hidenari Goto ◽  
Takashi Seki ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Collateral Circulation ◽  
Wandering Spleen ◽  
Splenic Torsion

Wandering Spleen With Splenic Torsion and Pancreatitis

2020 ◽  
pp. 000313482094528
Author(s):  
Aditya Safaya ◽  
Alessandra Piscina ◽  
Jorge Con
Keyword(s):  
Wandering Spleen ◽  
Splenic Torsion

Omental torsion associated with splenic torsion in a dog

2020 ◽  
Vol 8 (3) ◽  
pp. e001153
Author(s):  
Vasileia Angelou ◽  
Kyriakos Chatzimisios ◽  
Michael Patsikas ◽  
Dimitra Psalla ◽  
Lysimachos G Papazoglou
Keyword(s):  
Abdominal Mass ◽  
Plain Radiograph ◽  
Clinical Signs ◽  
Partial Gastrectomy ◽  
Splenic Torsion ◽  
Omental Torsion ◽  
History Of ◽  
Greater Curvature ◽  
Total Splenectomy ◽  
Splenic Pedicle

A 5-year-old female spayed Cane Corso was referred for further investigation and treatment of a splenic torsion and an abdominal mass. The dog presented with a history of anorexia, depression and vomiting of 4 days’ duration. Physical examination revealed pain on abdominal palpation. On a plain radiograph of the abdomen, a cranial abdominal mass and splenomegaly were present. On CT images of the abdomen, a twisted splenic pedicle, splenic torsion and a well-defined mass in the left cranial abdomen were observed adjacent and caudal to the greater curvature of the stomach. The dog underwent a midline coeliotomy, a total splenectomy and a partial gastrectomy to resect the mass attached to the great curvature of the stomach. Omental torsion was diagnosed on gross and histological examinations of the mass. The dog was reported by the owners to be free of clinical signs 2 years after surgery.

The wandering spleen: something to bear in mind in the presence of a mobile abdominal mass

2004 ◽  
Vol 163 (4-5) ◽  
pp. 277-278 ◽  
Author(s):  
Antonino Ajello ◽  
Antonietta Minniti ◽  
Antonio Malatesta ◽  
Giovanni Federici Di Abriola ◽  
Luigi Dall’Oglio
Keyword(s):  
Abdominal Mass ◽  
Wandering Spleen

Chronic primary splenic torsion with peritoneal adhesions in a dog: case report and literature review

2000 ◽  
Vol 36 (5) ◽  
pp. 390-394 ◽  
Author(s):  
NA Weber
Keyword(s):  
Case Report ◽  
Complete Resolution ◽  
Abdominal Mass ◽  
Clinical Signs ◽  
Exploratory Laparotomy ◽  
Splenic Torsion ◽  
Peritoneal Adhesions ◽  
Chronic Form ◽  
History Of ◽  
Diaphragmatic Hernia Repair

Primary splenic torsion in dogs is uncommon and can occur in acute or chronic form. The chronic form is difficult to diagnose because the clinical signs are vague and sometimes intermittent. A dog with a history of diaphragmatic hernia repair two years previously presented with chronic, vague clinical signs and an abdominal mass. The mass was revealed to be spleen on ultrasonography. On exploratory laparotomy, the dog was found to have a splenic torsion of approximately 180 degrees with mature, fibrous adhesions retaining the spleen in a torsed position. A splenectomy was performed, and the dog recovered uneventfully with complete resolution of prior clinical signs. Prognosis for dogs with splenic torsion is good, although complications are relatively common.

scholarly journals Wandering spleen with torsion presenting as a rare case of acute abdomen

2021 ◽  
Vol 5 (4) ◽  
pp. 09-12
Author(s):  
Solomon Bekele Abebe ◽  
◽  
Yonas Ademe Teferi ◽  
Henok T/Silassie Zeleke
Keyword(s):  
Abdominal Pain ◽  
Acute Abdomen ◽  
Rare Case ◽  
Acute Abdominal Pain ◽  
Abdominal Mass ◽  
Chronic Abdominal Pain ◽  
Wandering Spleen ◽  
Vascular Pedicle ◽  
Prompt Diagnosis

Wandering spleen is a rare clinical occurrence characterized by the absence of spleen in its normal anatomic place. Patients may present with acute abdomen, abdominal mass, and chronic abdominal pain. Prompt diagnosis and intervention are necessary. Here, we report a case of a woman who presented with acute abdominal pain secondary to a wandering spleen complicated by torsion of its vascular pedicle. Keywords: Wandering spleen; torsion; splenectomy

scholarly journals The Importance of Recognizing Wandering Spleen as a Cause of Recurrent Acute Pancreatitis

2018 ◽  
Vol 2018 ◽  
pp. 1-3 ◽  
Author(s):  
Vennis Lourdusamy ◽  
Dhrumil Patel ◽  
Ramon Docobo ◽  
Shyamanand Tantry ◽  
Dennis Lourdusamy ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Acute Pancreatitis ◽  
Rare Condition ◽  
Young Female ◽  
Wandering Spleen ◽  
Recurrent Acute Pancreatitis ◽  
Splenic Torsion ◽  
Palpable Mass ◽  
Rare Manifestation ◽  
Life Threatening ◽  
Inferior Quadrant

Wandering spleen, as its name suggests, is a rare condition where the spleen wanders in the abdomen and is most commonly found in the inferior quadrant as a palpable mass. It can have varying presentations and commonly presents as splenic torsion and very rarely as acute pancreatitis. It is imperative not to miss this diagnosis as it can lead to life-threatening complications in the form of splenic torsion/infarction. Here we describe a rare manifestation of wandering spleen where a young female presented with recurrent episodes of acute pancreatitis.

Torsion of the Wandering Spleen, Seen as a Migratory Abdominal Mass

Radiology ◽  
1977 ◽  
Vol 123 (1) ◽  
pp. 36-36 ◽  
Author(s):  
Michael B. Isikoff ◽  
Dennis W. White ◽  
John N. Diaconis
Keyword(s):  
Abdominal Mass ◽  
Wandering Spleen
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