Catalog

Torsion of spleen

3B81.8

Link to WHO Definition

Torsion of spleen – http://id.who.int/icd/entity/613636228

A disease caused by abnormal development of splenic suspensory ligaments. This disease is characterised by twisting of the spleen leading to splenic infarction. This disease may present with abdominal pain. Confirmation is through medical imaging.

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