title: Thoracic splenosis: diagnosis of a case based on history and computerized tomography findings.
abstract: Thoracic splenosis is an uncommon cause of multiple pleural-based nodules. We present a case where a diagnosis of thoracic splenosis was made on the basis of radiologic findings and past history.
authors.affiliation: Department of Radiology, Royal Adelaide Hospital, North Terrace, Adelaide, South Australia, Australia. smckeen@picknowl.com.au
authors.forename: S
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: McKeen
authors.forename: F
authors.initials: F
authors.lastname: Dharsono
mesh_terms: D002828:Choristoma / Q000175:diagnosis*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008487:Medical History Taking; D008875:Middle Aged; D013154:Spleen; D013896:Thoracic Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis*; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed / Q000379:methods*