Multilobed Spleen

Abstract

The spleen plays multiple supporting roles in the body. It is a vital organ for the functioning of immune system. It acts as a filter for blood as part of the immune system. Old red blood cells are recycled in the spleen, and platelets and white blood cells are stored there. It can have a wide range of congenital anomalies including its shape, location, number, and size. Although most of these anomalies are congenital, there are also acquired types. Multilobed spleen is one of such condition. It is most commonly detected during abdominal surgeries. Since they are bigger in size than the normal spleen, they are more pre disposed to trauma. In this case report we have presented such a case of multi lobed spleen, which was detected incidentally during exploratory laprotomy for blunt trauma abdomen with hemoperitoneum.