Hepatic splenosis mimicking liver metastases in a patient with history of childhood immature teratoma

Abstract

Hepatic splenosis is rare condition, preceded by splenectomy or spleen trauma, the term refers to nodular implantation of normal splenic tissue in the liver. In patients with history of malignancy in particular, it can be mistaken for metastases and can lead to unnecessary diagnostic procedures or inappropriate treatment.

Keywords

• hepatic splenosis
• teratoma
• metastases
• laparoscopy