Wandering spleen with splenic torsion in a child with DiGeorge syndrome
Wandering spleen is a rare condition, occurring due to either abnormal development of or abnormal laxity of suspensory ligaments. The hypermobility of the spleen predisposes these patients to splenic torsion, which may be a life-threatening complication. The clinical presentation of wandering spleen...
Main Authors: | Charlotte S. Taylor, MD, Candace Howard-Claudio, MD, PhD |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Elsevier
2019-10-01
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Series: | Radiology Case Reports |
Online Access: | http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1930043319302341 |
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