Acute abdomen due to torsion of the wandering spleen in a patient with Marfan Syndrome

We present a case of acute abdominal pain due to torsion of wandering spleen in a patient with Marfan Syndrome, valvular heart disease, and vertebral anomalies. Preoperative diagnosis was made on the basis of ultrasonography and computed tomography, which was later confirmed on surgery, and treated successfully.

Source: World Journal of Emergency Surgery - August 5, 2013 Category: Emergency Medicine Authors: Laura Leci-TahiriAfrim TahiriRifat BajramiMehmet Maxhuni Source Type: research