Ectopic Spleen Presenting as Abdominal Mass: A Case Report.

ABSTRACT

Ectopic spleens are rare findings though spelenincule are common. It is due to failure of fusion of mesogastrium and the lining body wall epithelium, resulting in supports of the spleen become lax, and spleen position will be abnormally located. Hypermobile colon and prune belly syndrome are associated with the ectopic spleen. This is more common in children. In adults, it is more common in woman; especially in multipara. A rare case of mass per abdomen in right iliac fossa, turned out to be functional spleen with aneurysm of splenic artery is presented. There were no features of infarction, torsion or portal hypertension or splenic vein thrombosis. Splenectomy was done. The patient had uneventful recovery.