A Wandering Spleen

• DOI: 10.1097/aog.0b013e3181809671
• Publication Date: 2010-11-30T12:44:36Z
• Authors: Sarah Wallace; Elaine Herer; Jane Kiraly; Eija Valikangas; Rose Rahmani
• Keywords: Wandering spleen; Accessory spleen; Splenic disease

In Brief BACKGROUND: Wandering spleen is a rare entity characterized by the incomplete fixation of gastrosplenic ligaments. Several imaging modalities have been used to diagnose this condition, including Doppler ultrasonography, computed tomography, nuclear scintigraphy, and magnetic resonance imaging. CASE: We report case an asymptomatic woman presenting family planning center. An adnexal mass palpated on pelvic examination was diagnosed subsequently as wandering spleen. CONCLUSION: This illustrates that ultrasonography medicine are useful make definitive diagnosis The made using medicine.