sodium-pertechnetate-tc-99m and Splenosis

Thoracic splenosis of the left lung and upper abdominal area was described. Left minithoracotomy was performed due to unclear results from a fine needle biopsy and following the suggestion to obtain a tissue sample. Clinical findings were similar to neoplasmatic disease; intraoperative extension of the disease was larger than CT view and correlated with postoperative assessment with (99m)Tc sulphur colloid. This confirmed the usefulness of scintigraphic assessment in preoperative diagnosis in order to avoid thoracotomy in such cases.

Topics: Abdominal Injuries; Adult; Biopsy, Needle; Humans; Male; Sodium Pertechnetate Tc 99m; Splenosis; Thoracic Cavity; Tomography, Emission-Computed, Single-Photon

Splenosis is autotransplantation of splenic tissue that usually follows traumatic rupture of the spleen and/or splenectomy. We report a case of retroperitoneal splenosis. The correct diagnosis was made noninvasively with Tc-99m heat-damaged red blood cell scintigraphy. Surgical treatment, which was not necessary in this patient, could be avoided by splenic scintigraphy.

Topics: Adult; Erythrocytes; Hot Temperature; Humans; Male; Radionuclide Imaging; Radiopharmaceuticals; Retroperitoneal Space; Sodium Pertechnetate Tc 99m; Splenosis

Topics: Adult; Humans; Leukocytes; Male; Radionuclide Imaging; Sodium Pertechnetate Tc 99m; Splenectomy; Splenic Rupture; Splenosis