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[Thoracic splenosis].

M D Destable1, J Azorin, J L Moreau

  • 1Service de Chirurgie, Hôpital Avicenne, Bobigny.

Revue De Pneumologie Clinique
|January 1, 1989
PubMed
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Thoracic splenosis is rare, occurring when spleen tissue moves to the chest after injury. Diagnosis uses imaging, and surgery is typically not required for these chest nodules.

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Area of Science:

  • Medical imaging
  • Thoracic surgery
  • Surgical pathology

Background:

  • Thoracic splenosis is an uncommon condition involving splenic tissue autotransplantation into the chest.
  • It typically results from splenic injury and diaphragmatic tear.

Observation:

  • Patients with thoracic splenosis are usually asymptomatic.
  • The condition is infrequently diagnosed.

Findings:

  • Diagnosis is confirmed using scintigraphy with 99mTc sulfur colloid and 99mTc-labeled heated red cells.
  • These imaging techniques allow for non-invasive identification of ectopic splenic tissue.

Implications:

  • Current diagnostic methods enable accurate identification of thoracic splenosis.
  • Surgical intervention for thoracic splenosis is generally not necessary, avoiding invasive procedures.