[Peritoneal splenosis disclosed by infectious mononucleosis in an adolescent. Contribution of scintigraphy]

Sem Hop. 1984 Mar 1;60(10):689-93.
[Article in French]

Abstract

This article does not deal with the general problem of splenosis, but with the pathology of splenic nodules implanted in the peritoneum. This condition is uncommon, and chiefly hematological and infectious in the index case. Although this issue is debated, functional activity of these nodules is substantiated, leading to consider therapeutical applications in some exceptional cases.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adolescent
  • Choristoma / diagnostic imaging*
  • Choristoma / etiology
  • Choristoma / pathology
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Infectious Mononucleosis / etiology*
  • Peritoneal Neoplasms / diagnostic imaging*
  • Peritoneal Neoplasms / pathology
  • Radiography
  • Radionuclide Imaging
  • Spleen / diagnostic imaging*
  • Spleen / pathology
  • Splenectomy
  • Splenic Rupture / complications