Intrauterine torsion of a wandering spleen presenting as an abdominal cystic swelling

Authors
Nawaz, A Jacobsz, A Matta, H Al-Khouder, G Ansari, F Al-Salem, AH
Citation
A. Nawaz et al., Intrauterine torsion of a wandering spleen presenting as an abdominal cystic swelling, J PED SURG, 35(10), 2000, pp. 1508-1510
Citations number
16
Categorie Soggetti
Pediatrics
Journal title
JOURNAL OF PEDIATRIC SURGERY
ISSN journal
00223468 → ACNP
Volume
35
Issue
10
Year of publication
2000
Pages
1508 - 1510
Database
ISI
SICI code
0022-3468(200010)35:10<1508:ITOAWS>2.0.ZU;2-3
Abstract
Wandering spleen is a rare clinical condition that presents commonly with s plenic infarction secondary to torsion. Intrauterine torsion of a wandering spleen, however, is extremely rare. An unusual case of intrauterine torsio n of a wandering spleen presenting as an abdominal mass is reported. J Pedi atr Surg 35:1508-1510. Copyright (C) 2000 by W.B. Saunders Company.