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Accessory spleen presenting as adnexal mass

G B Azar1, J T Awwad, I K Mufarrij

  • 1Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, American University of Beirut Medical Center, Lebanon.

Acta Obstetricia Et Gynecologica Scandinavica
|October 1, 1993
PubMed
Summary

Pelvic splenic ectopia, a rare condition, can mimic an adnexal mass. This case highlights the importance of considering ectopic spleen in gynecological diagnostics.

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Area of Science:

  • Reproductive Medicine
  • Surgical Pathology

Background:

  • Pelvic splenic ectopia is an exceptionally rare congenital anomaly.
  • It is frequently asymptomatic and often discovered incidentally.

Observation:

  • A middle-aged woman presented with a clinical presentation suggestive of an adnexal mass.
  • Imaging studies were inconclusive, leading to intraoperative diagnosis.

Findings:

  • Intraoperative findings revealed an ectopic spleen located in the pelvic cavity.
  • Pathological examination confirmed the diagnosis of splenic tissue in an abnormal pelvic location.

Implications:

  • This case underscores the necessity of including pelvic ectopic spleen in the differential diagnosis of adnexal masses.
  • Awareness of this rare entity can prevent misdiagnosis and guide appropriate surgical management.

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