Abstract
We present a case of thoracic splenosis diagnosed by tru-cut biopsy, which yielded histologically normal splenic tissue. This is the first report of a diagnosis of thoracic splenosis by needle biopsy. The patient had a history characteristic of thoracic splenosis. Autotransplanted splenic tissue functions and may provide some defense against serious infections. A conservative approach to diagnosis offers the advantages of preserving splenic tissue and avoiding thoracotomy.
| Original language | English (US) |
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| Pages (from-to) | 1199-1201 |
| Number of pages | 3 |
| Journal | American Review of Respiratory Disease |
| Volume | 133 |
| Issue number | 6 |
| State | Published - Jan 1 1986 |
| Externally published | Yes |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Pulmonary and Respiratory Medicine