Splenosis with lower gastrointestinal bleeding mimicking colonical gastrointestinal stromal tumour.
World J Surg Oncol
; 15(1): 78, 2017 Apr 11.
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ABSTRACT
BACKGROUND:
Splenosis refers to the heterotopic transplantation of splenic tissue following splenic trauma or splenectomy. Splenosis is typically asymptomatic and is often identified incidentally. CASE PRESENTATION We report a case of splenosis with colon and stomach invasion presenting as lower gastrointestinal bleeding and mimicking colonic gastrointestinal stromal tumour (GIST). The importance of suspicion for splenosis in patients with a history of splenic injury should be highlighted. Computed tomography (CT)-guided biopsy, nuclear scintigraphy and ferumoxide-enhanced magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) can support an accurate diagnosis.CONCLUSIONS:
An accurate diagnosis of splenosis is important to avoid unnecessary operations, especially in patients with previous histories of splenic trauma or splenectomy.Palavras-chave
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MEDLINE
Assunto principal:
Esplenose
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Neoplasias do Colo
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Tumores do Estroma Gastrointestinal
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Neoplasias Gastrointestinais
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Hemorragia Gastrointestinal
Tipo de estudo:
Diagnostic_studies
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Prognostic_studies
Limite:
Adult
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Humans
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Male
Idioma:
En
Ano de publicação:
2017
Tipo de documento:
Article