Journal of Chest Surgery

The Korean Society for Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery (대한심장혈관흉부외과학회)
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Thoracic Splenosis after Splenic and Diaphragmatic Injury

  • Ha, You Jin (Department of Thoracic Surgery, Samsung Medical Center, Sungkyunkwan University School of Medicine) ;
  • Hong, Tae Hee (Department of Thoracic Surgery, Samsung Medical Center, Sungkyunkwan University School of Medicine) ;
  • Choi, Yong Soo (Department of Thoracic Surgery, Samsung Medical Center, Sungkyunkwan University School of Medicine)
  • Received : 2018.08.01
  • Accepted : 2018.09.17
  • Published : 2019.02.05
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Abstract

Thoracic splenosis is a rare disease that develops as a result of autotransplantation of splenic tissue into the thoracic cavity following splenic and diaphragmatic injury. We report the case of a 53-year-old man with a chief complaint of heartburn and cough. He had a history of traumatic diaphragmatic rupture treated with surgical repair and splenectomy 15 years ago. Imaging studies revealed a paraesophageal mass, and surgical resection was performed considering the possibility of Castleman disease or an esophageal submucosal tumor. Pathologic results showed findings of normal splenic tissue. The patient was discharged on postoperative day 5 without any complications.

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