Thoracic Splenosis

Abstract

A 22-year old man presented with the history of
productive cough and also complained of some weight loss.
Examination was essentially unremarkable. On detailed investigations
like chest X-ray, CT thorax, Fine Needle Aspiration Cytology, Tc-99m
scan, a diagnosis of thoracic splenosis was then made. To conclude,
thoracic splenosis is a rare entity that needs patient's reassurance and
radiological surveillance. It should also be considered as differential
diagnoses of the pleural based masses

Keywords: Thoracic Splenosis, Diagnosis, Pleural mass

Internet Journal of Medical Update Vol. 1 (1) 2006: pp. 3-6