| Literature DB >> 16314248 |
Ravi K Bobba1, Edward L Arsura, Mohammad Naseem, Nazma Ashraf.
Abstract
Polysplenia is a congenital disorder affecting the asymmetric organs, including the heart, lungs, bronchi, liver, stomach, pancreas, intestines, and spleen. Primary manifestations are heterogeneous and can include congenital heart disease, atypical placement of major abdominal organs, biliary atresia, and intestinal malrotation. Knowledge of these congenital abnormalities will enhance patient care. In this report, we present an elderly, asymptomatic individual with polysplenia to highlight the cardinal features and management issues.Entities:
Year: 2005 PMID: 16314248 DOI: 10.1016/j.ejim.2005.05.005
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Eur J Intern Med ISSN: 0953-6205 Impact factor: 4.487