Health Dictionary
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Splenosis
Introduction
Overview
Overview
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
References
References
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