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Splenic mass with remote trauma history: a management dilemma

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Abstract

Background

Delayed presentation of splenic trauma is a well described entity.

Method

We report two patients who presented with splenic abnormality found incidentally on imaging for other medical problems. A remote history of splenic trauma was elicited during clinical evaluation; 18 months in one patient and 11 years in the second patient. Both patients underwent surgical exploration.

Conclusions

Radiological investigations could not reassure us that the splenic abnormalities were benign, and their management was the subject of some debate.

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  1. Department of Surgery, Beaumont Hospital and RCSI, Dublin 9, Ireland

    C. J. McCarthy, G. C. O’Brien, J. Kennedy & P. J. Broe

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McCarthy, C.J., O’Brien, G.C., Kennedy, J. et al. Splenic mass with remote trauma history: a management dilemma. Ir J Med Sci 180, 553–555 (2011). https://doi.org/10.1007/s11845-010-0612-1

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