Accessory spleen presenting as mass in the left upper abdomen. | [Journal of College of Physicians and Surgeons--Pakistan : JCPSP • 2008]

Author(s):

1. Yusuf Yagmur: Department of Paediatric Surgery, Abant Izzet Baysal University, Medical School. Bolu, Turkey

2. Hayrettin Ozturk: Department of General Surgery, Dicle University, Medical School, Diyarbakir, Turkey

Abstract:

An enlarged accessory spleen, 10 x 8 x 6 cm in diameter, adjoining the spleen appearing as a mass on CT and ultrasonography is reported herein. Accessory spleen is an ectopic mass of healthy splenic tissue separate from the main body of the spleen. It should be considered the differential diagnosis of an enlarged mass in the left upper quadrant.

Page(s): 48-49

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Published: Journal: Journal of College of Physicians and Surgeons--Pakistan : JCPSP, Volume: 18, Issue: 1, Year: 2008

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