[Abdominal splenosis. Apropos of a case].

Abstract

Splenosis, an auto-transplantation of splenic tissue after splenic trauma, is an uncommon condition of which there are relatively few published cases in the literature. We report a case of abdominal splenosis found at autopsy, briefly review the literature, and discuss some of the clinico-pathologic events which may occur in such conditions. Splenosis is an entity of which physicians and surgeons alike should be aware.

• Authors: A Mbakop
• Journal: Schweizerische medizinische Wochenschrift (Schweiz Med Wochenschr) Vol. 113 Issue 5 Pg. 191-3 (Feb 05 1983) ISSN: 0036-7672 [Print] Switzerland
• Vernacular Title: Splénose abdominale. A propos d'une observation.
• PMID: 6836245 (Publication Type: Case Reports, English Abstract, Journal Article)

Topics

• Abdominal Neoplasms (pathology)
• Aged
• Choristoma (pathology)
• Humans
• Intestines (pathology)
• Liver (pathology)
• Male
• Pancreas (pathology)
• Postoperative Complications (pathology)
• Spleen
• Splenectomy
• Splenic Rupture (complications)