Abdominal splenosis with acute torsion of an omental splenule

Kelly A. Carman; Bryan S. Walters; Alfred P. Kennedy

doi:10.1016/j.epsc.2018.01.006

Abdominal splenosis with acute torsion of an omental splenule

Kelly A. Carman
, Bryan S. Walters
, Alfred P. Kennedy

Department of General Surgery
Geisinger Health System
Geisinger Medical Center

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Abstract

Abdominal Splenosis can be an unexpected source of abdominal pain. Clinically, this diagnosis may be easily confused for any number of infectious or functional etiologies. Additionally, implanted splenules can evade radiographic testing. We report a case of torsed splenic implant masquerading as a delayed presentation of blunt abdominal trauma. The presence of Splenosis should be included as a potential source for abdominal pain in patients who are post-splenectomy.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	53-54
Number of pages	2
Journal	Journal of Pediatric Surgery Case Reports
Volume	32
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1016/j.epsc.2018.01.006
Status	Published - May 1 2018
Externally published	Yes

ASJC Scopus Subject Areas

Pediatrics, Perinatology, and Child Health
Surgery

Keywords

Splenectomy
Splenosis
Torsion

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