Postpartum splenic torsion in a patient with a wandering spleen and splenomegaly
Splenic torsion is a very rare condition, with splenomegaly and recent birth as known possible risk factors. We report the case of a woman with known splenomegaly, who presented with left-sided abdominal pain 1 month post partum. She was diagnosed with a wandering spleen with splenic torsion and thrombosis in the splenic vein.Initially, a conservative approach was chosen as symptoms receded. However, the venous thrombosis progressed, and the patient experienced increasing pain. Surgical intervention was considered necessary, and the patient underwent an uneventful splenectomy.
Authors
- Luit Penninga (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8531-1865)
- Waqas Farooqui (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3730-3833)
- Thomas Skårup Kristensen (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7305-0880)
- Zara Elisabeth Bond (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0009-8383-146X)
Institutions
- Hvidovre Hospital (DK)
- Rigshospitalet (DK)
Publication Details
- Journal
- BMJ Case Reports
- Published
- 2025-03-01
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1136/bcr-2023-259196
- Primary Topic
- Abdominal Trauma and Injuries
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00