Accessory Spleen in the Scrotum- A Rare Case Report
Journal Title: Journal of Medical Science And clinical Research - Year 2016, Vol 4, Issue 9
Abstract
An Accessory spleen (supernumerary spleen, splenule or splenungulus) is asmall nodule of splenic tissue found apart from the main body of the spleen. Accessory spleen in scrotum is an extremely rary condation. We describe an unusual case of left scrotal swelling by accessory spleen in a10 years –old boy.the pt underwent a laprotomy with excision of accessory spleen. Accessory spleen should be considered in the differential diagnosis of scrotal swelling. Here we are reporting about a rare case of accessory spleen in the scrotum.
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Dr Dharmraj Meena
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