J Med Assoc Thai 2022; 105 (1):134-138

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Wandering Spleen in Young Adult: A Case Report
Chonmaitree P Mail, Sudcharoen A , Poonyam P , Roongsangmanoon W , Maroongroge P , Burivong W , Viriyaroj V

Wandering spleen is rare. It is caused by incomplete development or increasing laxity of splenic ligament. Clinical manifestations vary from asymptomatic abdominal mass to acute abdomen. Surgery is the mainstay of treatment. We report a case of wandering spleen who presented with pelvic mass resembling ovarian tumor.

Keywords: Wandering spleen; Splenectomy; Splenoplexy


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