An acute abdomen due to torsion of an accessory spleen: a case report
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https://doi.org/10.18203/2320-6012.ijrms20250999Keywords:
Accessory spleen, Torsion, Acute abdomen, Relapse, Fat-stranding, Swirl signAbstract
Torsion of accessory splenic is a rare cause of acute abdomen that usually presents diagnostic challenges. This report presents a case of a 35-year-old diabetic male who was diagnosed with torsion of an accessory spleen (AS) on contrast enhanced CT scan and managed conservatively.
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