In the last few years, the reported cases of splenic metastases from solid tumors, long considered extremely rare, have increased, probably due to the advances made in radiological techniques, the ...

WHEN splenectomy in thrombocytopenic patients has on occasion revealed the tuberculous origin of a splenic enlargement, the post-operative results have been dramatic. Surgical intervention has removed ...

Primary breast sarcoma: Clinical and retrospective analysis of cases from Jerez General Hospital, Spain Background: HEH is a rare tumor of the liver with an unpredictable malignant potential. Surgical ...

The spleen is an immune system organ in the upper left portion of your abdomen. Its location means it is prone to injury after blunt force trauma, such as after a car accident. A severe spleen injury ...

Spleen pain may feel like discomfort in the upper left side of the abdomen. It can occur for a range of reasons, including inflammation or injury. The treatment will depend on the underlying cause.

† Number of splenic metastases found in the reports. ‡ Total number of autopsies/splenectomies/diagnostic procedures performed on cancer patients in each study ...