**3.1.1 Association**

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Wandering spleen is in most cases a randomly distributed birth defect but in some cases it

Fig. 1. Transverse section. Development of peritoneal reflexions of spleen during primitive

Fig. 2. Transverse section. Peritoneal reflexions of spleen are developed from dorsal

**3.1 Congenital form** 

can be part of a syndrome.

embryonic stage. Coeliac artery territory.

mesogastrium (primitive dorsal mesentery).
