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Thoracic splenosis

V M Hardin1, M E Morgan

  • 1Nuclear Medicine Service, Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Augusta, Georgia.

Clinical Nuclear Medicine
|May 1, 1994
PubMed
Summary
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Technetium-99m sulfur colloid (Tc-99m SC) liver-spleen imaging remains highly sensitive for diagnosing thoracic splenosis. This case highlights its utility in differentiating lung density from malignancy, confirming splenic tissue in the chest.

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Area of Science:

  • Nuclear Medicine
  • Diagnostic Imaging
  • Radiology

Background:

  • Thoracic splenosis, the presence of splenic tissue in the chest, can mimic malignant pulmonary lesions.
  • Accurate diagnosis is crucial for appropriate patient management and avoiding unnecessary invasive procedures.

Observation:

  • A patient presented with weight loss, a positive PPD test, and a suspicious lung density on chest radiograph.
  • Initial needle biopsies suggested splenic tissue, while a transbronchial biopsy revealed metastatic adenocarcinoma.

Findings:

  • Technetium-99m sulfur colloid (Tc-99m SC) liver-spleen imaging demonstrated high sensitivity.
  • The scan confirmed the lung density was consistent with thoracic splenosis, not malignancy.

Implications:

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  • Tc-99m SC liver-spleen imaging is a valuable tool for diagnosing thoracic splenosis.
  • This imaging modality can help differentiate splenic tissue from pulmonary neoplasms, guiding clinical decisions.