wandering spleen
MONDO:0042963Mondo
Findings
No curated finding names wandering spleen yet. Everything below is reference data from Mondo, HPO and GenCC, not evidence about what affects it.
Definition
A condition characterized by an abnormal spleen position due to loss, weakness, or malformation of one or more of the ligaments that hold the spleen in its normal position in the left upper abdomen. It may present as a birth defect or follow injuries or pregnancy. Signs and symptoms include abdominal discomfort and splenomegaly.
Definition from the Mondo Disease Ontology (MONDO:0042963), read 2026-09-29. CC BY 4.0.
Where it sits
- A kind of