| 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 |
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Ryan Des Jean, M.D.