Abstract
Splenosis is the heterotopic autotransplantation of splenic tissue that usually follows traumatic splenectomy. The clinical significance of these splenic implants and the need for surgical removal is debatable. A case of a 35 year old woman, with post-traumatic splenectomy presenting with low abdominal pain and pelvic mass is reported. Laparoscopic removal of the pelvic splenic implants dispelled all complaints.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 1683-1685 |
Number of pages | 3 |
Journal | Human Reproduction |
Volume | 13 |
Issue number | 6 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - 1998 |
Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- Abdominal pain
- Endometriosis
- Laparoscopy
- Pelvic splenosis
- Pelvic tumour
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Reproductive Medicine
- Obstetrics and Gynecology