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Massive and widely distributed splenosis.

J A Vento1, F Peng, R P Spencer

  • 1Department of Diagnostic Imaging and Therapeutics, University of Connecticut Health Center, Farmington 06030-2804, USA.

Clinical Nuclear Medicine
|November 7, 1999
PubMed
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Splenosis, the ectopic growth of splenic tissue, can occur in multiple body locations years after splenectomy. This case highlights widespread splenosis in a hepatitis C patient, demonstrating splenic cell adaptability.

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Area of Science:

  • Hepatology
  • Radiology
  • Surgical Pathology

Background:

  • Splenosis is a rare condition characterized by the autotransplantation of splenic tissue.
  • Ectopic splenic tissue can implant in various locations following splenic trauma or surgery.