Peritoneal splenosis mimicking carcinomatosis
Splenosis is an uncommon benign condition resulting from heterotopic autotransplantation of splenic tissues onto exposed vascularised intra- and extraperitoneal surfaces following splenic trauma and surgeries. Splenosis may be mistaken for carcinomatosis upon standard imaging techniques. A 69-year-o...
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| Language: | English |
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The Pan African Medical Journal
2016-04-01
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| Series: | The Pan African Medical Journal |
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https://www.panafrican-med-journal.com/content/article/23/222/pdf/222.pdf
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