Title | Diffuse intra-abdominal splenosis presenting as carcinomatosis exhibiting positron emitted tomography hypermetabolic activity. |
Publication Type | Journal Article |
Year of Publication | 2013 |
Authors | Kellert B, Caster M, Jean RDes, Vaccarello L |
Journal | Gynecol Oncol Case Rep |
Volume | 5 |
Pagination | 46-8 |
Date Published | 2013 |
ISSN | 2211-338X |
Abstract | •Splenosis can mimic carcinomatosis upon many imaging modalities.•History of splenectomy must be considered when evaluating carcinomatosis.•Scintigraphy is the preferred for confirming the presence of splenosis. |
DOI | 10.1016/j.gynor.2013.03.004 |
Alternate Journal | Gynecol Oncol Case Rep |
PubMed ID | 24371695 |
PubMed Central ID | PMC3862292 |