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Ectopic splenic tissue simulating a renal mass

D Lask1, J Abarbanel, Y Rechnic

  • 1Department of Urology, Golda Medical Center, Hasharon Hospital, Petah Tiqva, Israel.

The Journal of Urology
|May 1, 1995
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Ectopic splenic tissue after splenectomy can mimic a renal mass. Radionuclide spleen scans accurately identified the splenic origin, preventing unnecessary nephrectomy.

Area of Science:

  • Urology
  • Radiology
  • Nuclear Medicine

Background:

  • Splenectomy is a common surgical procedure.
  • Ectopic splenic tissue can occur following splenectomy.
  • Renal masses require accurate diagnosis to guide treatment.

Observation:

  • A 64-year-old patient presented with a suspected solid renal mass post-splenectomy.
  • Imaging revealed a mass that mimicked a primary renal tumor.

Findings:

  • Radionuclide spleen scan confirmed the ectopic splenic tissue.
  • The mass was identified as accessory spleen, not a renal neoplasm.

Implications:

  • Accurate diagnostic imaging is crucial in post-splenectomy patients.

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  • Radionuclide imaging can differentiate ectopic splenic tissue from renal masses.
  • This diagnostic approach can help avoid unnecessary renal surgery, preserving kidney function.