Ectopic Spleen Presenting as Abdominal Mass: A Case Report.
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2016-06
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Ectopic spleens are rare findings though spelenincule are common. It is due to failure of fusion of mesogastrium and the lining body wall
epithelium, resulting in supports of the spleen become lax, and spleen position will be abnormally located. Hypermobile colon and prune
belly syndrome are associated with the ectopic spleen. This is more common in children. In adults, it is more common in woman; especially
in multipara. A rare case of mass per abdomen in right iliac fossa, turned out to be functional spleen with aneurysm of splenic artery is
presented. There were no features of infarction, torsion or portal hypertension or splenic vein thrombosis. Splenectomy was done. The patient
had uneventful recovery.
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Abdominal mass, Aneurysm, Ectopic spleen, Splenic artery
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Rao B Ananda Rama, Prasad M Datta. Ectopic Spleen Presenting as Abdominal Mass: A Case Report. IJSS Case Reports & Reviews. 2016 June; 3(1): 4-6.