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.
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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)
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Topics |
- Adult
- Humans
- Male
- Splenosis
(diagnosis, etiology)
- Thoracic Injuries
(complications)
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