An acute abdomen due to torsion of an accessory spleen: a case report

Torsion of accessory splenic is a rare cause of acute abdomen that usually presents diagnostic challenges. This report presents a case of a 35-year-old diabetic male who was diagnosed with torsion of an accessory spleen (AS) on contrast enhanced CT scan and managed conservatively.

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International Journal of Research in Medical Sciences
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2025-03-29
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https://doi.org/10.18203/2320-6012.ijrms20250999
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Abdominal Trauma and Injuries
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An acute abdomen due to torsion of an accessory spleen: a case report

Sajad Ahmad Salati, Zaheera Saadia, Muhammad Munir Memon, Mashhood Memon
International Journal of Research in Medical Sciences
Abdominal Trauma and Injuries
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An acute abdomen due to torsion of an accessory spleen: a case report

Sajad Ahmad Salati, Zaheera Saadia, Muhammad Munir Memon, Mashhood Memon
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Torsion of accessory splenic is a rare cause of acute abdomen that usually presents diagnostic challenges. This report presents a case of a 35-year-old diabetic male who was diagnosed with torsion of an accessory spleen (AS) on contrast enhanced CT scan and managed conservatively.

International Journal of Research in Medical SciencesVol. 13(4)
Northwell Health (US), Qassim University (SA)
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