J Korean Radiol Soc.  1987 Dec;23(6):1065-1068. 10.3348/jkrs.1987.23.6.1065.

Wandering spleen

• Park YT
• Lee SH
• Lee DH
• Ko YT
• Lim JH

• KMID: 2359353
• DOI: http://doi.org/10.3348/jkrs.1987.23.6.1065

Abstract

Wandering spleen is a rare entity, which is defined as the presence of the spleen in other than the left upperquadrant of the abdomen. The etiology of wandering spleen is unknown. Congenital factors such as incomplete fusion or laxity of the supporting structures of the spleen and acquired factors such as splenomegaly, trauma, abdominallaxity and hormonal effects of pregnancy may play a role. The clinical presentation is varible from asymptomaticto catastrophic if torsion of the splenic pedicle occurs. We presenet two cases of wandering spleen with a brief review of the literature.

MeSH Terms

Abdomen
Pregnancy
Spleen
Splenomegaly
Wandering Spleen*