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Intrahepatic splenic tissue
1Department of Histopathology, York District Hospital, United Kingdom.
Journal of Clinical Pathology
|June 1, 1997
Summary
This case study describes rare intrahepatic splenic tissue found in a patient who previously had a splenectomy. This finding suggests splenic tissue can develop within the liver, especially after spleen removal.
Area of Science:
- Medicine
- Pathology
- Gastroenterology
Background:
- Intrahepatic splenic tissue is an extremely rare condition, with only three human cases previously documented.
- Splenectomy, the surgical removal of the spleen, is a common procedure for various medical conditions.