A large gastric splenosis mimicking gastrointestinal stromal tumor: A case report and literature review
Xiaotian Li,
Xianwen Hu,
Pan Wang
et al.
Abstract:Splenosis pertains to the phenomenon wherein a segment of the spleen undergoes detachment and becomes embedded in other anatomical regions subsequent to traumatic rupture or therapeutic resection, and then progressively establishing blood circulation to foster the regeneration of splenic tissue. Existing literature posits that splenosis predominantly manifests within the confines of the abdominal and pelvic cavities. The objective of the current study was to present an uncommon case involving the occurrence of… Show more
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