Ectopic splenic tissue simulating a renal mass.
A 64-year-old patient who underwent splenectomy presented clinically with ectopic splenic tissue simulating a solid renal mass. The splenic origin of the mass was assessed by radionuclide spleen scan. Nephrectomy was avoided.
Lask
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Department of Urology, Golda Medical Center, Hasharon Hospital, Petah Tiqva, Israel.
Abarbanel
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Rechnic
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Mukamel
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D002828:Choristoma / Q000175:diagnosis*; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D006801:Humans; D007674:Kidney Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis*; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D011877:Radionuclide Imaging; D013154:Spleen / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D013671:Technetium Tc 99m Sulfur Colloid
D013671:Technetium Tc 99m Sulfur Colloid