Pelvic splenosis mimicking endometriosis, causing low abdominal mass and pain
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This case report details a 35-year-old woman with a history of splenectomy who presented with abdominal pain and a pelvic mass that was successfully treated by laparoscopic removal of ectopic splenic tissue.
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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.
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