Wandering Spleen: An Overview

An ectopic (or “wandering”) spleen results from abnormal ligamentous laxity failing to fixate the spleen in its normal location in the left upper quadrant. Ligamentous laxity can be acquired due to conditions, such as splenomegaly or pregnancy, but is often congenital. Because of this laxity, there is an elong ated vascular pedicle, which is prone to torsion and resultant splenic infarction. These patients generally present with abdominal pain and other nonspecific symptoms making the diagnosis very difficult to make clinically.

Source: Current Problems in Diagnostic Radiology - April 3, 2017 Category: Radiology Authors: David C. Reisner, Constantine M. Burgan Source Type: research