A case of pelvic splenosis after splenectomy: A cause of pelvic pain.
- Author:
Jeong Kyu HOH
1
;
Kyung Tai KIM
;
Sam Hyun CHO
;
Yoon Young HWANG
Author Information
1. Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Wonkwang University Sanbon Medical Center, Korea.
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
Splenosis;
Pelvic spleen
- MeSH:
Abdominal Cavity;
Autografts;
Endometriosis;
Female;
Pelvic Pain*;
Splenectomy*;
Splenosis*
- From:Korean Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology
2005;48(12):3004-3008
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
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.
