Torsion of the spleen and associated 'prune belly syndrome'. A case report and review of the literature

Heydenrych, J.J.; Du Toit, D.F.

South African Medical Journal 53(16): 637-639

1978


ISSN/ISBN: 0256-9574
PMID: 150053
Document Number: 138041
Splenic torsion as a complication of wandering spleen is rare. We report the clinical findings, diagnostic problems and treatment of a 1-year-old Coloured child (with classic 'prune belly syndrome') in whom the spleen had undergone torsion, thus simulating an intra-abdominal abscess. The postoperative course was uneventful.

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