Abdominopelvic splenosis--an unusual cause of tenesmus

J Gastrointest Surg. 2014 Aug;18(8):1543-5. doi: 10.1007/s11605-014-2548-7. Epub 2014 May 29.

Abstract

Splenosis is a rare condition defined as seeding and autotransplantation of splenic tissue, typically after blunt abdominal trauma (e.g. from road traffic collision). Sites of splenosis ranging from intrathoracic to intrapelvic have been reported, and symptoms vary greatly depending on the site and size of lesions. We present the use of Tc-99m sulphur colloid SPECT/CT in diagnosing a case of multiple abdominopelvic splenosis as the cause of new-onset tenesmus and constipation, which was initially thought to be due to colorectal malignancy, 47 years following the initial abdominal trauma.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Constipation / etiology*
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Radiopharmaceuticals*
  • Rectal Diseases / etiology*
  • Splenosis / complications
  • Splenosis / diagnostic imaging*
  • Technetium Tc 99m Sulfur Colloid*
  • Tomography, Emission-Computed, Single-Photon*

Substances

  • Radiopharmaceuticals
  • Technetium Tc 99m Sulfur Colloid