A case of pelvic splenosis after splenectomy:A cause of pelvic pain

Jeong‐Kyu Hoh, Kyung Tai Kim, Sam Hyun Cho, Yoon Young Hwang
In: Obstetrics & Gynecology Science · 2005 · vol. 48(12) , pp. 3004–3008 · W2405344123
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This case report describes multiple pelvic splenic implants following splenectomy, highlighting that such tissue can be misinterpreted as endometriosis or malignancy and cause pelvic pain.

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Splenosis represents the autotransplantation of splenic tissue, after splenic trauma or surgery. These splenic implants may be located anywhere in the abdominal cavity. These implants may misinterpreted as endometriosis or malignancy. We present a case of multiple pelvic splenic implants after a splenectomy.

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