The Case of the Wandering Spleen

Wandering spleen is a condition that describes the movement of the spleen to an ectopic location inside the abdomen/pelvis as a result of weakened peritoneal ligaments. Wandering spleens are rare, with a less than 0.2% incidence being reported. Diagnosing a wandering spleen can be challenging because of the wide range of findings and the oftentimes vagueness of the patient’s symptoms. The most common ectopic location of the spleen is the left mid-abdomen. The most frequent treatment for wandering spleen includes splenopexy or splenectomy, depending on the complications associated with the condition.

Source: Journal of Diagnostic Medical Sonography - May 8, 2013 Category: Radiology Authors: Jones, B., Callahan, J., Cole, A., Hawking, N., Diment, D., Browning, P. Tags: Case Studies Source Type: research