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What is the definition of Wandering Spleen?
Wandering spleen is a rare condition that occurs when the spleen lacks one or more of the ligments that hold the spleen in its normal position in the upper left abdomen. If a person is born with this condition it is referred to as congenital Wandering spleen. The condition is not hereditary. Acquired Wandering spleen may occur due to injuries or other underlying conditions that may weaken the ligaments that hold the spleen. Symptoms of Wandering spleen may include englargement of the spleen (splenomegaly), abdominal pain, intestinal obstruction, nausea, vomiting, fever, and a lump in the abdomen or the pelvis. Some individuals with this condition do not have symptoms.
What are the alternative names for Wandering Spleen?
  • Wandering spleen
  • Displaced spleen
  • Drifting spleen
  • Floating spleen
  • Splenic ptosis
  • Splenoptosis
Who are the top Wandering Spleen Local Doctors?
Advanced in Wandering Spleen
Dr. Ari Goldberg
Radiology
Advanced in Wandering Spleen
Dr. Ari Goldberg
Radiology

Penn Radiology DCR

140 Nutt Road, 
Phoenixville, PA 
610-983-1103
Languages Spoken:
English
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. Dr. Goldberg is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Wandering Spleen. His top areas of expertise are Visceromegaly, Lung Nodules, Emphysema, Chylous Ascites, and Prostatectomy.

Advanced in Wandering Spleen
Dr. James P. Earls
Radiology
Advanced in Wandering Spleen
Dr. James P. Earls
Radiology

Reading Hospital

420 South 5th Avenue, 
West Reading, PA 
484-628-8000
Languages Spoken:
English
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. Dr. Earls is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Wandering Spleen. His top areas of expertise are Wandering Spleen, Gallbladder Disease, Progressive Familial Intrahepatic Cholestasis Type 2, and Progressive Familial Intrahepatic Cholestasis Type 1.

 
 
 
 
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Advanced in Wandering Spleen
Dr. Todd M. Blodgett
Radiology
Advanced in Wandering Spleen
Dr. Todd M. Blodgett
Radiology

Rayus/Foundation Radiology Group

6400 Brooktree Ct, Ste 350, 
Wexford, PA 
412-230-8200
Languages Spoken:
English
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. Dr. Blodgett is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Wandering Spleen. His top areas of expertise are Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease, Visceromegaly, Diverticular Disease, and Emphysema.

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Published Date: May 02, 2022
Published By: Genetic and Rare Diseases Informnation Center