Research Journal of Medical Sciences
ISSN: Online 1993-6095ISSN: Print 1815-9346
Abstract
An accessory spleen, also known as a supernumerary spleen, splenule, is a small nodule of splenic tissue that is found apart from the main body of the spleen. It is typically a congenital condition present in approximately 10% of the population resulting from the failure of fusion of splenic tissue during development. These can be located close to the hilum of the spleen (the area where blood vessels enter and exit), the greater omentum (a fatty tissue layer in the abdomen), or the tail of the pancreas. The present study was done on 60 adult cadaveric spleens obtained from routine dissections and out of which we got 2 accessory spleens. In clinical practice, the awareness of accessory spleens and careful evaluation of imaging studies, as well as consideration of their presence during surgical procedures, can help prevent misdiagnosis, ensure appropriate treatment plans and avoid potential complications.
How to cite this article:
Stuti Srivastava and Lekhni Vyas. Exploring the Clinical Significance of Accessory Spleens Through Cadaveric Studies: Implications for Diagnosis and Management.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.36478/10.59218/makrjms.2023.110.112
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