Splenosis: An Uncommon Differential Diagnosis in Gynecology
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- 作者：Denisse Anrique ; Anja Anton ; Karsten Kr¨¹ger ; Gesine Niedobitek-Kreuter ; Andreas D. Ebert
- 关键词：Endometriosis ; Pelvic pain ; Splenectomy ; Splenosis
- 刊名：Journal of Minimally Invasive Gynecology
- 出版年：2013
- 出版时间：September-October, 2013
- 年：2013
- 卷：20
- 期：5
- 页码：708-709
- 全文大小：1340 K
文摘
Splenosis consists of ectopic functioning splenic tissue that can be located anywhere within the abdomen or pelvis. It is a benign condition usually found incidentally and is usually asymptomatic. The need for therapy is controversial, and treatment is suggested only in symptomatic cases, primarily those related to pelvic or abdominal implants.