Wandering spleen with splenic torsion
Peyman Virani, Ali Farbod, Saman Niknam, Aisan Akhgari
Abstract
INTRODUCTION AND IMPORTANCE: Anatomical variation of the spleen's position in the abdomen, is a rare condition called Wandering Spleen (WS). WS is a vital differential diagnosis in patients presenting with acute abdomen and diagnosis should be made promptly to prevent development of serious complications. CASE PRESENTATION: In this article, we report two cases of WS (27 and 20 years old females) presenting with abdominal pain due to splenic torsion. Both Patients underwent splenectomy and discharged with no further complications. CLINICAL DISCUSSION: The presentation of a wandering spleen varies from an asymptomatic mass to an acute abdomen due to torsion and splenic infarction, therefore recognition of this condition can be challenging. Diagnosis depends on imaging studies, and treatment options consist of performing either splenectomy or splenopexy. CONCLUSION: Concerning the high incidence of splenic torsion and infarction in WS patients, early recognition of this condition and initiation of apt intervention is of great significance.