Splenosis: an uncommon differential diagnosis in gynecology

Denisse Anrique, Anrique D, Anja Anton, Anton A, Karsten Krüger, Krüger K, Gesine Niedobitek-Kreuter, Niedobitek-Kreuter G, Ebert AD, Andreas D. Ebert
Journal of Minimally Invasive Gynecology · 2013 · doi:10.1016/j.jmig.2013.03.002 · PMID:23809236
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This paper describes splenosis as an uncommon benign condition of ectopic functioning splenic tissue in the abdomen or pelvis, noting it is typically asymptomatic and requires therapy only for symptomatic cases.

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Abstract

Splenosis consists of ectopic functioning splenic tissue that can be located anywhere within the abdomen or pelvis. It is a benign condition usually found incidentally and is usually asymptomatic. The need for therapy is controversial, and treatment is suggested only in symptomatic cases, primarily those related to pelvic or abdominal implants.

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endometriosischronic_pelvic_pain

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Endometriosis Pelvic Pain Splenosis Adult Diagnosis, Differential Endometriosis Female Humans Pelvic Pain Splenosis Splenosis

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