Abstract
Splenosis is a rare condition that results from the autotransplantation of splenic parenchyma into unexpected locations such as the abdomen or subcutaneous tissue. In the presence of coexisting injury to the diaphragm intrathoracic transplantation can occur emerging as single or multiple pleural-based masses. This occurs after traumatic rupture of the spleen and is usually asymptomatic, only to be discovered incidentally on routine thoracic or abdominal imaging. To our knowledge this is the third documented case of combined intrathoracic and subcutaneous splenosis found in English literature. This occurred in a 71-year-old male involved in a motor vehicle accident at age 19 requiring urgent splenectomy. He has a significant cigarette smoking history and was referred to our hospital for further evaluation of an abnormality seen on shoulder X-ray.
Highlights
Splenosis is a rare condition that results from the autotransplantation of splenic parenchyma into unexpected locations such as the abdomen or subcutaneous tissue, usually after traumatic splenic rupture [1]
We report a case of combined intrathoracic and subcutaneous splenosis in a 71-year-old male involved in a motor vehicle accident at age 19 requiring urgent exploratory laparotomy and splenectomy
It results from the autotransplantation of splenic parenchyma into unexpected locations such as the abdomen, pleural space, or subcutaneous tissues
Summary
Splenosis is a rare condition that results from the autotransplantation of splenic parenchyma into unexpected locations such as the abdomen or subcutaneous tissue, usually after traumatic splenic rupture [1]. We report a case of combined intrathoracic and subcutaneous splenosis in a 71-year-old male involved in a motor vehicle accident at age 19 requiring urgent exploratory laparotomy and splenectomy. He had a significant smoking history and was referred to our hospital for further evaluation of an incidental abnormality seen on shoulder X-ray
Talk to us
Join us for a 30 min session where you can share your feedback and ask us any queries you have