Intrathoracic splenosis

Ann Thorac Surg. 2005 Nov;80(5):1934-6. doi: 10.1016/j.athoracsur.2004.06.121.

Abstract

Intrathoracic splenosis is a rare condition involving autotransplantation of the splenic tissue into the pleural cavity. It is typically a result of diaphragmatic and splenic rupture after blunt or penetrating abdominal trauma. The diagnosis is usually determined by surgical biopsy of an incidental asymptomatic mass on a radiograph or computed tomography. The process is benign and can be generally followed with serial chest radiographs. We herein discuss a 34-year-old male who presented with sharp chest pains.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Splenosis / diagnostic imaging
  • Splenosis / physiopathology
  • Splenosis / surgery*
  • Tomography, X-Ray Computed