Wandering spleen with torsion of splenic vein and gastric varicies

Abstract

Wandering spleen is a rare entity and can be a great imitator. Varied presentations have been described. We a present a case, the first in our center, with pelvic spleen associated with splenic vein torsion and secondary gastric varices. Presentation of our patient was with haematemesis which settled after splenectomy.

Keywords

• WS Wandering spleen
• CT Computed tomography
• USG Ultrasonography