Torsion of the Wandering Spleen

Abstract

Objective To seek CT and angiographic appearances that characterize torsion of the wandering spleen. Materials and Methods The CT and angiographic findings of two cases of preoperatively diagnosed torsion of the wandering spleen were reviewed, and the findings were closely compared with intraoperative and histopathological findings. Results Characteristic CT appearance seemed to be a whirled appearance formed at the medial side of the displaced spleen. The angiographic finding that was characteristic of the disease was a tapered and abruptly twisted distal splenic artery. Conclusion These findings were useful in making the early and correct diagnosis of this rare but fulminant condition.