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Intra-abdominal splenosis: How clinical history and imaging features averted an invasive procedure for tissue diagnosis.

Authors :
Lui, E. H. Y.
Lau, K. K. P.
Source :
Australasian Radiology. Aug2005, Vol. 49 Issue 4, p342-344. 3p.
Publication Year :
2005

Abstract

A 47-year-old man with a past history of splenectomy was referred for biopsy of a liver lesion. A subsequent 99mtechnetium heat-damaged red cell scan helped make the diagnosis of splenosis and averted a biopsy procedure. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
00048461
Volume :
49
Issue :
4
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
Australasian Radiology
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
17562863
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1440-1673.2005.01448.x