Splenosis of the Liver Capsule

Splenosis, a form of ectopic splenic tissue, is generally caused by heterotopic autotransplantation of splenic tissues after traumatic splenic rupture or splenectomy. The implants are often localized intraperitoneally, mostly in the left upper quadrant and splenic region. Hepatic foci are seen only...

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Published inClinical nuclear medicine Vol. 43; no. 12; p. e460
Main Authors Budak, Emine, Oral, Aylin, Yazici, Bulent, Guler, Ezgi, Omur, Ozgur
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published United States 01.12.2018
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Humans
Liver - diagnostic imaging
Magnetic Resonance Imaging
Male
Middle Aged
Postoperative Complications - diagnostic imaging
Radiopharmaceuticals
Single Photon Emission Computed Tomography Computed Tomography
Splenectomy - adverse effects
Splenosis - diagnostic imaging
Splenosis - etiology
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Summary:Splenosis, a form of ectopic splenic tissue, is generally caused by heterotopic autotransplantation of splenic tissues after traumatic splenic rupture or splenectomy. The implants are often localized intraperitoneally, mostly in the left upper quadrant and splenic region. Hepatic foci are seen only on rare occasions. The differential diagnosis of splenosis foci from malignant masses can be challenging by conventional imaging and lead to unnecessary invasive procedures. This manuscript presents radiological and scintigraphic images of splenosis foci located in the peritoneal cavity and liver capsule of a 46-year-old man who underwent splenectomy due to traumatic splenic rupture 30 years ago.
ISSN:1536-0229
DOI:10.1097/RLU.0000000000002288