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Mesenteroaxial volvulus-an unusual association of gastric volvulus with wandering spleen: a case report

Gastric volvulus is a rare clinical entity characterised by an abnormal rotation of one part of stomach around other. Wandering spleen is also an another rare clinical entity characterised by a mobile spleen that can migrate from its normal position to any part of the abdominal cavity. Gastric volvulus had an usual association with wandering spleen. A wandering spleen itself predisposed to gastric volvulus and splenic torsion. Both are potentially life threatening if left untreated. Herein, we reported a case of gastric volvulus in a 15 year old girl associated with wandering spleen and discussed the radiological findings so as to ensure an early and accurate diagnosis.