[Splenosis: an unrecognized cause of pelvic pain].

A Belhassen, Belhassen A, J M Aubineau, Aubineau JM, Bouverne B, B Bouverne, Gautier P, P Gautier, Philippe Gautier
Journal de gynecologie, obstetrique et biologie de la reproduction · 1987 · vol. 16(3) , pp. 335–8 · PMID:3598098 · W2405785030
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This report describes a case of painful pelvic splenosis in a patient with a history of splenectomy, where complementary examinations aided in pre-operative diagnosis and indicated removal of symptomatic ectopic splenic tissue.

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A case of painful pelvic splenosis is reported. This diagnosis concerns a patient suffering from pelvic pain who had had a splenectomy done thirteen years earlier. Two complementary examinations allowed us to make a precise pre-operatory diagnosis. The differential diagnoses are listed and endometriosis in particular. The authors think that the nodules of splenosis are probably a defense against infections affecting "splenic" patients. Consequently, the removal only of symptomatic ectopic splenic tissue is indicated.

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endometriosis

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Choristoma Pain Pelvic Neoplasms Spleen Adult Choristoma Choristoma Choristoma Female Humans Pain Pelvic Neoplasms Pelvic Neoplasms Pelvic Neoplasms Splenic Rupture Splenic Rupture

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