| Literature DB >> 26622609 |
Yan-Feng Lü1, Bing-Bing Han2, Hua-Long Yu1, Zhen-Hua Cui1, Zhi-Wen Li1, Jian-Xin Wang1.
Abstract
The current study presents a rare case of an accessory spleen that manifested as a solid intrasplenic pseudotumor. The affected patient was previously healthy. Upon examination with computed tomography (CT), an ovoid, soft-tissue mass of ~4.1 cm in diameter was found on the upper pole of the spleen. Biochemical indices, such as blood routine and coagulation tests, and tumor marker analysis, revealed no abnormalities. Another CT scan was performed, but this failed to indicate whether the mass was benign or malignant. Therefore, the lesion was resected along with the spleen by laparoscopic surgery. The resected sample was subject to pathological examinations for final validation, and was finally diagnosed as an accessory spleen. The patient was followed up for six months with no signs of recurrence.Entities:
Keywords: accessory spleen; diagnosis; solid intrasplenic pseudotumor; treatment
Year: 2015 PMID: 26622609 PMCID: PMC4508977 DOI: 10.3892/ol.2015.3331
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Oncol Lett ISSN: 1792-1074 Impact factor: 2.967