Wandering Spleen

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Engelsk definition

A congenital or acquired condition in which the SPLEEN is not in its normal anatomical position but moves about in the ABDOMEN. This is due to laxity or absence of suspensory ligaments which normally provide peritoneal attachments to keep the SPLEEN in a fixed position. Clinical symptoms include ABDOMINAL PAIN, splenic torsion and ISCHEMIA.

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Engelska synonymer

Spleen, Wandering Spleens, Wandering Wandering Spleens Drifting Spleen Drifting Spleens Spleen, Drifting Spleens, Drifting Splenic Ptosis Ptoses, Splenic Ptosis, Splenic Splenic Ptoses Floating Spleen Floating Spleens Spleen, Floating Spleens, Floating Splenoptosis Splenoptoses Displaced Spleen Displaced Spleens Spleen, Displaced Spleens, Displaced