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Revision as of 10:19, 21 June 2013
Splenic laceration is an uncommon diagnosis, that may be seen in a number of contexts.
General
- May be due to trauma or a complication of a surgery.
- Risk factor: splenomegaly.[1]
Gross
- Splenic capsule disrupted.
Microscopic
Features:
- Normal splenic parenchyma:
- White pulp - nodules ~ 0.5 mm - darker cells at center, lighter cells at periphery.
- Red pulp.
DDx:
- Underlying pathology, e.g. mononucleosis.
- Lymphoma.
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SPLEEN, SPLENECTOMY: - DISRUPTED SPLENIC CAPSULE. - UNREMARKABLE SPLENIC PARENCHYMA. - NEGATIVE FOR MALIGNANCY.