Unveiling three accessory spleens in one patient: a rare case report and literature review

Abstract Background During embryogenesis, the spleen undergoes intricate developmental processes, originating from mesenchymal cells in the dorsal mesentery. An accessory spleen, a common anomaly found in autopsies and abdominal CT scans, can often be mistaken for different types of tumors. To the b...

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Main Authors: Hamdah Hanifa, Hussein Alhussein, Lissa Mahmandar, Sara Kadi, Mahfoud Najjar, Ahmad Alhaj
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2024-11-01
Series:International Journal of Emergency Medicine
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12245-024-00758-3