Renal splenosis presenting as a renal mass.
Splenosis should be considered in the differential of any patient with a history of splenic trauma or removal and a solid enhancing mass near or within the kidney. Splenosis is the autotransplantation of splenic tissue associated with splenic trauma or surgery, and can be diagnosed preoperatively, avoiding unnecessary surgery.
Dwyer
Neil T
NT
Saint John Regional Hospital, Saint John, New Brunswick, Canada.
Whelan
Thomas F
TF
D000063:Accidents, Traffic; D000328:Adult; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D006801:Humans; D007674:Kidney Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000473:pathology*; D008297:Male; D008487:Medical History Taking; D013154:Spleen / Q000293:injuries; D013156:Splenectomy; D017890:Splenosis / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000473:pathology*