Diagnosis of thoracic splenosis by tru-cut needle biopsy

J. J. Gaines; J. H. Crosby; M. V. Kamath

Diagnosis of thoracic splenosis by tru-cut needle biopsy

J. J. Gaines
, J. H. Crosby
, M. V. Kamath

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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)
Pages (from-to)	1199-1201
Number of pages	3
Journal	American Review of Respiratory Disease
Volume	133
Issue number	6
State	Published - 1986
Externally published	Yes

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Diagnosis of thoracic splenosis by tru-cut needle biopsy

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