Isolated hepatic splenosis: first reported case

HPB Surg. 1998;11(1):39-42. doi: 10.1155/1998/72067.

Abstract

Splenosis is the autotransplantation of splenic tissue, most commonly seen after traumatic splenic rupture and splenectomy. Post-traumatic splenosis is often considered a rare entity, but is probably underreported because of its asymptomatic nature. We describe the first reported case of splenosis presenting as a liver mass, indistinguishable from a liver tumor by standard preoperative evaluation. The pathophysiology, evaluation and management of splenosis is discussed as well as the decision to resect a benign appearing liver mass.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Diagnosis, Differential
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Liver Diseases / diagnosis*
  • Liver Diseases / etiology
  • Liver Diseases / pathology
  • Liver Diseases / surgery
  • Liver Neoplasms / diagnosis
  • Splenosis / complications
  • Splenosis / diagnosis*
  • Splenosis / pathology
  • Splenosis / surgery
  • Tissue Adhesions