Ectopic splenic torsion-a challenging diagnosis in a resource-limited setting mimicking a gynecologic emergency: a case report

异位脾扭转——在资源匮乏地区诊断困难,易误诊为妇科急症:病例报告

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Abstract

A 35-year-old woman presented with severe lower abdominal pain, a history of intermittent abdominal discomfort, increased abdominal girth, and weight loss over the past year. Physical examination revealed a tender abdomen with guarding and a palpable lower abdominal mass. Initial ultrasound suggested a torsed adnexal mass, prompting emergency laparotomy, which revealed a torsed, infarcted wandering spleen. Splenectomy was performed, and the patient recovered well with appropriate post-splenectomy care. Wandering spleen is a rare condition characterized by hypermobility and ectopic positioning of the spleen, often asymptomatic but potentially presenting emergently with torsion and infarction. Diagnosis is challenging, particularly in resource-limited settings, but imaging such as ultrasound or computed tomography (CT) scans can aid in identification. Surgical intervention, including splenopexy or splenectomy, is essential in acute cases.

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