Reversible hypersplenism after splenopexy for wandering spleen

Abstract

Wandering spleen is a rare condition characterized by a normal spleen with extreme mobility associated with an elongated pedicle. The most common presentation is an acute surgical abdomen related to acute torsion. A case of wandering spleen complicated by symptomatic hypersplenism in a 29 year-old woman is presented. The hypersplenism was diagnosed after bleeding delivery, requiring blood transfusion. Wandering spleen was suspected after pre-operatively performed CT scan. The patient was successfully treated by splenopexy. This report illustrates that conservative surgical management may result in complete reversal of hematological symptoms.