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Torsion of a wandering spleen
Journal article

Torsion of a wandering spleen

Abstract

Splenic torsion is an uncommon cause of abdominal pain. It often leads to death and seldom has been diagnosed preoperatively. We report a patient in whom the anatomy of the lesion is illustrated, together with its predisposing factors and diagnostic features.

Authors

Stevenson G; Franic SF; Pirani M

Journal

Canadian Association of Radiologists Journal, Vol. 39, , pp. 232–234

Publisher

Canadian Medical Association/Association Medical Canadienne

Publication Date

1985

ISSN

1488-2361