Splenectomy for wandering spleen with pedicle torsion in a 17-year-old: a case report

BackgroundWandering spleen is a rare disorder characterized by splenic displacement into the abdominal or pelvic cavity, predisposing to torsion and infarction. Congenital factors (long pedicle, lax ligaments) or acquired conditions (splenomegaly) are the usual causes.Case presentationA 17-year-old...

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Main Authors: Guangchao Liu, Yifei Shen, Cheng Jiao, Yao Zhang, Xin Zhang, Qiujing Meng, Wei Liu
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2025-08-01
Series:Frontiers in Medicine
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Online Access:https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fmed.2025.1646831/full
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