Wandering spleen

Case contributed by Heba Abdelmonem
Diagnosis certain

Presentation

Follow up of a case of lymphoma.

Patient Data

Age: 20 years
Gender: Male
ct

There is no evidence of splenic tissue at its normal position. A variant of the anatomic position is seen at the left lumbar region consistent with wandering spleen. No enlarged lymph nodes.

Case Discussion

Abnormally seated splenic tissue within the left lumbar region.

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