Splenosis

Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]

Splenosis is the autotransplantation of tissue from the splene. The autotransplantation usually occurs following splenic rupture The location of splenosis can be intra-peritoneally, rarely in the thoracic cavity or sometimes in a scar following laparotomy.

CT images demonstrate intrathoracic splenosis

• Intrapancreatic accessory spleen

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