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Silent pelvic splenosis: Case report.
1Department of Gynecology, No.1Hospital of China Medical University, Shenyang 110001, China.
International Journal of Surgery Case Reports
|July 22, 2015
Summary
Splenosis, the autotransplantation of splenic tissue, can occur years after splenic rupture. This case highlights a rare instance of pelvic splenosis diagnosed non-surgically, avoiding unnecessary procedures.
Area of Science:
- Gynecologic Surgery
- Abdominal Surgery
- Pathology
Background:
- Splenosis is a benign condition involving autotransplantation of splenic tissue, often following splenic rupture from trauma or surgery.
- It can occur years after the initial event, with diagnosis frequently being incidental.
- Gynecological complications from splenosis are rare, with few reported cases in medical literature.
Purpose of the Study:
- To present a case of pelvic and omentum majus splenosis.
- To emphasize non-surgical diagnostic modalities for pelvic splenosis.
- To highlight the importance of considering splenosis in pelvic mass evaluations to avoid unnecessary surgery.
Main Methods:
- Presentation of a clinical case involving pelvic and omentum majus splenosis.
- Utilized non-surgical diagnostic methods for evaluation.
- Discussed the diagnostic approach in the context of existing literature.
Main Results:
- A case of pelvic and omentum majus splenosis was successfully diagnosed.
- The diagnosis was achieved using non-surgical modalities, avoiding invasive procedures.
- This approach potentially preserves functional splenic tissue.
Conclusions:
- Pelvic splenosis is a rare clinical finding.
- Non-surgical diagnosis of pelvic splenosis is feasible and advantageous.
- Considering splenosis in pelvic mass evaluations can prevent unnecessary surgical interventions.
