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Splenosis

Medical Definition:	The spontaneous transplantation of splenic tissue to unusual sites after open splenic trauma, e.g., after automobile accidents, gunshot or stab wounds. The splenic pulp implants appear as red-blue nodules on the peritoneum, omentum, and mesentery, morphologically similar to multifocal pelvic endometriosis. (Segen, Dictionary of Modern Medicine, 1992)
Guide Notes:	spontaneous intra-abdom transpl of spleen tissue to other tissue, usually after trauma
Previously Indexed:	Spleen (1966-1993),Splenic Diseases (1966-1993),Splenic Rupture (1966-1993)

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