Splenosis

Case contributed by Bruno Di Muzio , 1 Jan 2014
Diagnosis certain
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Splenosis is one type of ectopic splenic tissue. It is an acquired condition and is defined as autoimplantation of one or more focal deposits of splenic tissue in various compartments various compartments of the body, and it is seen after abdominal trauma or surgery (e.g. splenectomy).

  • -<p><a href="/articles/splenosis">Splenosis</a> is one type of ectopic splenic tissue. It is an acquired condition and is defined as autoimplantation one or more focal deposits of splenic tissue in various compartments of the body, and it is seen after abdominal trauma or surgery (e.g. splenectomy). </p>
  • +<p><a href="/articles/splenosis">Splenosis</a> is one type of ectopic splenic tissue. It is an acquired condition and is defined as autoimplantation of one or more focal deposits of splenic tissue in various compartments of the body, and it is seen after abdominal trauma or surgery (e.g. splenectomy).</p>

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