What is false regarding wandering spleen?
Correct Answer: Treatment of choice is splenectomy only
Description: Wandering spleen- when position is not fixed due to laxity of ligaments or previous surgery - twisting of vascular pedicel - splenic congestion . Wandering Spleen Wandering spleen is an unusual condition with normal spleen having a long loose & vascular splenic pedicle but lacks ligamental attachments. Clinical Features: Intermittent abdominal pain, splenomegaly resulting from venous congestion & severe persistent pain. May lead to splenic torsion & infarction. Chronic torsion typically causes venous congestion & splenomegaly. Splenectomy or splenopexy is treatment of choice.
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