Abdominal splenosis: CT and MRI features of 2 cases

Chin J Traumatol. 2007 Dec;10(6):381-4.

Abstract

Splenosis is ectopic autotransplantation of splenic tissue after splenic trauma or surgery.(1) The most frequent locations are the surface of visceral peritoneum and parietal peritoneum. Liver and retroperitoneum are rarely involved.(1,2) We present here 2 cases of splenosis involving the liver and retroperitoneum with clinical information, imaging findings, and literature review.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Abdomen / diagnostic imaging
  • Adult
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Magnetic Resonance Imaging
  • Middle Aged
  • Radiography, Abdominal
  • Splenosis / diagnosis*
  • Tomography, X-Ray Computed
  • Ultrasonography