Symptomatic heterotopic splenic tissue in the left renal fossa

Renal fossa heterotopic splenic tissue is characteristically asymptomatic and is usually an incidental finding that has been reported to mimic renal or adrenal tumors. However, symptoms related directly to the splenic tissue do occur. We present an unique case with simultaneous occurrence of an acce...

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Published inEuropean urology Vol. 25; no. 2; p. 174
Main Authors Servadio, Y, Leibovitch, I, Apter, S, Mor, Y, Goldwasser, B
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Switzerland 01.01.1994
Subjects
Adult
Choristoma - complications
Choristoma - diagnosis
Humans
Kidney Diseases - complications
Kidney Diseases - diagnosis
Magnetic Resonance Imaging
Male
Pain - etiology
Spleen
Splenosis - complications
Tomography, X-Ray Computed
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Summary:Renal fossa heterotopic splenic tissue is characteristically asymptomatic and is usually an incidental finding that has been reported to mimic renal or adrenal tumors. However, symptoms related directly to the splenic tissue do occur. We present an unique case with simultaneous occurrence of an accessory spleen and splenosis which were diagnosed following intentional radiological investigations conducted to evaluate flank pain which was probably related to the presence of the heterotopic spleens. CT complemented by isotopic liver-spleen scan is the radiological modality of choice in the diagnosis of renal fossa splenosis. However, MRI may significantly contribute to the evaluation by accurate delineation of blood supply and surgical separation planes.
ISSN:0302-2838
DOI:10.1159/000475275