*Corresponding author:
Soe P. Winn,
Department of Internal Medicine, Maimonides Medical Center, Brooklyn, NY¹
ph: (+1)929-253-0069
Email: soepaingwinn@gmail.com
- Abstract
The spleen plays a pivotal role in our immune system by facilitating the
proliferation and differentiation of lymphocytes and monocytes. Typically
located in the left upper quadrantretroperitoneally, splenic tissue found
outside of its usualposition is termed ectopic spleen. When the tissue
maintains its histological architecture and encapsulation, and receives
blood supply from splanchnic vessels, it is called an accessory spleen.
Although it commonly presents near the splenic hilum or pancreatic
tail, rare instances have been reported in the gastric, liver, gastrosplenic/
lienorenal ligaments, as well as thoracic and gonadal regions. However,
the case of an accessory spleen, mimicking a hepatic lesion in the right
diaphragm represents a novel observation.
Citation:
Soe P. Winn. Accessory Splenic Mass Masquerading as Hepatocellular
Carcinoma: A Diagnostic Dilemma. Journal of Clonical Cases 2024
