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An accessory spleen is a small nodule of splenic tissue found apart from the main body of the spleen. Accessory spleens are found in approximately 10 percent of the population [ 1 ] and are typically around 1 centimetre in diameter.
Splenosis in the abdominal category may occur in up to 65% of traumatic ruptures of the spleen. [3] Splenosis in the thoracic cavity is rarer, because it requires the simultaneous rupture of the diaphragm. The implantation of spleen tissue under the skin may result from abdominal surgery or gunshot wounds. Splenosis of the brain or liver is ...
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An accessory spleen is a small splenic nodule extra to the spleen usually formed in early embryogenesis. Accessory spleens are found in approximately 10 percent of the population [27] and are typically around 1 centimeter in diameter.
Polysplenia is a congenital disease manifested by multiple small accessory spleens, [1] rather than a single, full-sized, normal spleen.Polysplenia sometimes occurs alone, but it is often accompanied by other developmental abnormalities.
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Left testis in scrotal position with adherent accessory spleen. Splenogonadal fusion is separated into two types: Continuous (55%): The native spleen is connected to the gonad. The connection occurs through a cord of splenic tissue or fibrous band. Discontinuous (45%): Ectopic splenic tissue is present and attached to the gonad.