Diffuse intra-abdominal splenosis presenting as carcinomatosis exhibiting positron emitted tomography hypermetabolic activity.

TitleDiffuse intra-abdominal splenosis presenting as carcinomatosis exhibiting positron emitted tomography hypermetabolic activity.
Publication TypeJournal Article
Year of Publication2013
AuthorsKellert B, Caster M, Jean RDes, Vaccarello L
JournalGynecol Oncol Case Rep
Volume5
Pagination46-8
Date Published2013
ISSN2211-338X
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.

DOI10.1016/j.gynor.2013.03.004
Alternate JournalGynecol Oncol Case Rep
PubMed ID24371695
PubMed Central IDPMC3862292

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