Splenic infarction: Torsion of a wandering spleen in a child
Torsion of the spleen is a rare etiology of acute abdomen, particularly in children. Presentations may vary as well as diagnostic modalities, therefore a detailed history, thorough physical examination, and a high index of suspicion is necessary. Management may range from observation to splenectomy...
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Elsevier,
2021-01-01T00:00:00Z.
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| Summary: | Torsion of the spleen is a rare etiology of acute abdomen, particularly in children. Presentations may vary as well as diagnostic modalities, therefore a detailed history, thorough physical examination, and a high index of suspicion is necessary. Management may range from observation to splenectomy depending on the presentation and the viability of the organ. In this report we present a pediatric case of splenic torsion in a wandering spleen. |
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| Item Description: | 2213-5766 10.1016/j.epsc.2020.101702 |