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Splenosis: a complicating factor in total abdominal hysterectomy.
- Source :
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Obstetrics and gynecology [Obstet Gynecol] 1985 Mar; Vol. 65 (3 Suppl), pp. 65S-68S. - Publication Year :
- 1985
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Abstract
- A case of pelvic splenosis is presented to discuss preoperative investigation and to describe surgical difficulties that may be encountered. Surgery should only be undertaken when warranted by troublesome symptoms. Removal of asymptomatic ectopic splenic tissue is contraindicated.
- Subjects :
- Adult
Choristoma diagnosis
Choristoma etiology
Female
Humans
Laparotomy
Pelvic Neoplasms diagnosis
Pelvic Neoplasms etiology
Radionuclide Imaging
Spleen diagnostic imaging
Spleen surgery
Splenectomy adverse effects
Splenic Rupture complications
Ultrasonography
Choristoma surgery
Hysterectomy methods
Pelvic Neoplasms surgery
Spleen pathology
Subjects
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 0029-7844
- Volume :
- 65
- Issue :
- 3 Suppl
- Database :
- MEDLINE
- Journal :
- Obstetrics and gynecology
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 3883273