Thoracic splenosis: diagnosis without invasive investigations

This case report describes a case of thoracic splenosis. Splenosis is often interpreted as malignancy on initial imaging. Case reports described in the literature reveal that diagnosis is most often confirmed with invasive investigations. A 99 m technetium‐labelled sulphur colloid scan when used with single photon emission computed tomography/computed tomography (SPECT/CT) is highly specific for splenic tissue and more readily available and time efficient than other modalities used for this purpose. Awareness of this may prevent unnecessary or dangerous invasive diagnostic procedures. This image illustrates a case of thoracic splenosis. Splenosis is often misinterpreted as malignancy on initial imaging. This literature reveals case studies where diagnosis is most often confirmed with invasive investigations. A 99 m technetium‐labelled sulphur colloid scan when used with single photon emission computed tomography/computed tomography (SPECT/CT) is highly specific for splenic tissue and more readily available and time efficient than other modalities used for this purpose. Awareness of this may prevent unnecessary or dangerous invasive diagnostic procedures.
Source: Respirology Case Reports - Category: Respiratory Medicine Authors: Tags: Clinical Image Source Type: research