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Laparoscopic Splenectomy with Pericardial Devascularization for Hypersplenism and Esophageal Variceal Hemorrhage Due to Portal Hypertension

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[Intrathoracic splenosis: a case report].

P Puyalto¹, J J Sánchez, A Olazábal

¹Servicio de Radiodiagnóstico, Hospital Germans Trias i Pujol, Badalona, Barcelona, España. ppuyalto@uoc.edu

|November 21, 2007

Summary

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Splenosis is the ectopic splenic tissue found on serous membranes. In patients with prior splenectomy, subpleural nodules may indicate intrathoracic splenosis, even years later.

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Medicine
Pathology
Radiology

Background:

Splenosis involves the ectopic implantation of splenic tissue.
It commonly occurs in the peritoneal cavity but can affect other organs.

Observation:

A patient with a history of splenectomy presented with nonspecific subpleural pulmonary nodules.
The splenectomy was performed 16 years prior due to splenic lesions from trauma.

Findings:

Subpleural pulmonary nodules can be a sign of intrathoracic splenosis.
This diagnosis should be considered in asplenic patients with such findings.

Implications:

Intrathoracic splenosis can mimic other conditions, necessitating awareness.
Radiological identification of splenosis is crucial for accurate diagnosis and management.