Explore a case of abdominal pain where a nuclear scan uncovers an ectopic organ. Learn how Howell-Jolly bodies point to the diagnosis and its complications.
This technetium-99m sulfur colloid scan was performed after the patient presented with abdominal pain. Howell-Jolly bodies were present on a peripheral-blood smear. What is the diagnosis?
What is the most likely diagnosis?
Abdominal pain, Howell-Jolly bodies, Pelvic spleen, Splenic torsion, Wandering spleen
