Journal of Pediatric Surgery Case Reports (Sep 2017)

Wandering spleen associated with omphalocele in a neonate: An unusual case with non-operative management

  • Daisuke Masui,
  • Suguru Fukahori,
  • Kimio Asagiri,
  • Shinji Ishii,
  • Nobuyuki Saikusa,
  • Naoki Hashizume,
  • Motomu Yoshida,
  • Naruki Higasidate,
  • Saki Sakamoto,
  • Shiori Tsuruhisa,
  • Yoshiaki Tanaka,
  • Minoru Yagi

Journal volume & issue
Vol. 24
pp. 8 – 11

Abstract

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Wandering spleen with a history of omphalocele is extremely rare. We encountered a male baby with wandering spleen associated with omphalocele. This case of wandering spleen in a neonate was diagnosed by ultrasound and computed tomography scans after surgery for omphalocele. Our case was able to be managed non-operatively due to the lack of any findings suggesting torsion of the spleen and its asymptomatic status. We herein report the clinical presentation as well as the treatment options regarding wandering spleen associated with omphalocele. Keywords: Wandering spleen, Omphalocele, Pediatric, Non-operative management