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Thoracic splenosis presenting with hemoptysis.

J F Cordier1, J P Gamondes, P Marx

  • 1Department of Pneumology, Hôpital Cardiovasculaire et Pneumologique Louis Pradel, Université Claude Bernard, Lyon, France.

Chest
|August 1, 1992
PubMed
Summary

Thoracic splenosis, a rare condition of splenic tissue in the chest, can cause hemoptysis. Surgical removal of the ectopic splenic tissue relieved the symptoms in this patient.

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Area of Science:

  • Cardiothoracic Surgery
  • Gastroenterology
  • Radiology

Background:

  • Thoracic splenosis is uncommon, typically asymptomatic, and involves ectopic splenic tissue in the chest.
  • It results from post-traumatic autotransplantation of splenic tissue.

Observation:

  • A patient presented with recurrent hemoptysis attributed to thoracic splenosis.
  • The splenic implants received blood supply from a bronchial and an intercostal artery.

Findings:

  • Surgical excision of the thoracic splenosis led to significant improvement in hemoptysis.
  • The hypervascular nature of the splenic transplants was noted.

Implications:

  • Recognizing thoracic splenosis as a cause of hemoptysis is crucial for appropriate management.

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  • Percutaneous embolotherapy poses risks, including infarction of ectopic splenic tissue, making surgical intervention preferable in select cases.