[Noninvasive diagnosis of posttraumatic thoracic splenosis].

Abstract

Thoracic splenosis is a rare occurrence that has usually been diagnosed by invasive procedures to allow a pathologic diagnosis to be reached. A firm diagnosis can now be made with the help of new, noninvasive imaging techniques. We report the case of a 34-year-old man with a history of severe thoracic-abdominal injury, including rupture of the spleen and left diaphragm. During computed tomography of the thorax related to a different diagnosis, nonspecific nodules were observed, although the patient was asymptomatic. A suspected diagnosis of thoracic splenosis was confirmed by technetium-99 sulfur colloid scintigraphy.

• Authors: M Rubio Garay, J Belda Sanchís, M Iglesias Sentís, J M Gimferrer Garolera, M Catalán Biel, M A Callejas Pérez
• Journal: Archivos de bronconeumologia (Arch Bronconeumol) Vol. 40 Issue 3 Pg. 139-40 (Mar 2004) ISSN: 0300-2896 [Print] Spain
• Vernacular Title: Diagnóstico no invasivo de la esplenosis torácica postraumática.
• PMID: 14998478 (Publication Type: Case Reports, English Abstract, Journal Article)

Topics

• Adult
• Humans
• Male
• Splenosis (diagnosis, etiology)
• Thoracic Injuries (complications)