Wandering spleen with torsion of splenic vein and gastric varicies

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Abstract

Wandering spleen is a rare entity and can be a great imitator. Varied presentations have been described. We a present a case, the first in our center, with pelvic spleen associated with splenic vein torsion and secondary gastric varices. Presentation of our patient was with haematemesis which settled after splenectomy.

Keywords

WS Wandering spleen
CT Computed tomography
USG Ultrasonography

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