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Thoracic splenosis

J J Buchino1, J J Buchino

  • 1Department of Pathology, Arlington Hospital, VA 22205-3698, USA.

Southern Medical Journal
|November 21, 1998
PubMed
Summary
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Thoracic splenosis, a rare condition following splenectomy and trauma, often presents asymptomatically and is found incidentally on chest X-rays. Surgical removal of splenic nodules is generally not recommended unless symptoms arise.

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Area of Science:

  • Medicine
  • Surgery
  • Radiology

Background:

  • Thoracic splenosis is an uncommon condition characterized by the presence of splenic tissue in the thoracic cavity.
  • It typically occurs in patients with a history of splenectomy (surgical removal of the spleen) and significant abdominal and thoracic trauma.

Observation:

  • Patients with thoracic splenosis are usually asymptomatic.
  • The condition is most frequently discovered incidentally during routine chest radiography.
  • The time between the initial trauma and diagnosis can vary widely, ranging from 2.7 to 42 years.

Findings:

  • Fewer than two dozen cases of thoracic splenosis have been reported in medical literature.
  • Diagnosis relies heavily on imaging findings, often chest X-rays, due to the lack of specific clinical signs.

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Implications:

  • The findings suggest that thoracic splenosis is a benign condition in most cases.
  • There is no established benefit to surgical intervention unless the patient experiences symptoms related to the splenic nodules.