Recurrent thrombocytopenic purpura associated with accessory spleen.
In the case of a boy with a relapsed thrombocytopenic purpura removal of a splenunculus, shown by radioisotope scanning, resulted in a partial remission. The significance of the association of relapse in ITP and the presence of splenunculi remains unknown: investigation of similar cases would clarify the matter.
D000293:Adolescent; D001772:Blood Cell Count; D001792:Blood Platelets; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D011183:Postoperative Complications; D011696:Purpura, Thrombocytopenic / Q000209:etiology* / Q000601:surgery; D013154:Spleen / Q000002:abnormalities*; D013156:Splenectomy