Torsion of an ectopic spleen as a cause of acute abdomen

A case of torsion of an ectopic spleen is presented. Diagnosis was obtained by echography, CAT and arteriography. We review the cases reported in literature and discuss the diagnostic and therapeutic problems raised by this rare condition as the cause of acute abdomen as well as for the differential...

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Published in:	Revista española de enfermedades digestivas Vol. 77; no. 6; p. 445
Main Authors:	Marchena Gómez, J, Gómez Guerra, G, Catalá Deniz, L, San José Bouillón, G, Hernández, J A, Hernández Romero, J
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	Spanish
Published:	Spain 01-06-1990
Subjects:	Abdomen, Acute - etiology Abdomen, Acute - pathology Choristoma - complications Choristoma - diagnostic imaging Echocardiography Humans Infant Male Spleen - diagnostic imaging Tomography, X-Ray Computed Torsion Abnormality
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Summary:	A case of torsion of an ectopic spleen is presented. Diagnosis was obtained by echography, CAT and arteriography. We review the cases reported in literature and discuss the diagnostic and therapeutic problems raised by this rare condition as the cause of acute abdomen as well as for the differential diagnosis of abdominal masses.
ISSN:	1130-0108