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Wandering spleen
rareA condition characterized by an abnormal spleen position due to loss, weakness, or malformation of one or more of the ligaments that hold the spleen in its normal position in the left upper abdomen. It may present as a birth defect or follow injuries or pregnancy. Signs and symptoms include abdominal discomfort and splenomegaly.
- Identifiers
- MONDO:0042963
- Part of
- Splenic disorder
- Also known as
- displaced spleen · displaced spleens · drifting spleen · drifting spleens · floating spleen
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