Highlights
Splenosis is an autotransplantation of splenic tissues throughout the body post splenic rupture or splenectomy.
Symptomatic when hematological diseases have recurred.
Abdominal splenosis may rarely be associated with abdominal pain and/or gastrointestinal symptoms.
Further evaluation and treatment is mandatory when bowel obstruction is present.
Treatment consists of resection of problematic splenic nodules.
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