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Thoracic splenosis
1Department of Pathology, Presbyterian University Hospital, University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, PA 15213.
The Annals of Thoracic Surgery
|October 1, 1987
Summary
Intrathoracic splenosis, a rare condition following splenic rupture and diaphragmatic injury, can mimic pleural nodules. Recognizing this entity is crucial for accurate diagnosis and management.
Area of Science:
- Thoracic Surgery
- Diagnostic Imaging
- Pathology
Background:
- Intrathoracic splenosis is a rare condition.
- It typically follows splenic rupture and diaphragmatic injury.
- It predominantly affects young men.