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. ... (12 Dec 1998) ...
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Type: Term Pronunciation: splē-nō′sis Definitions: 1. Implantation and subsequent growth of splenic tissue within the abdomen as a result of disruption of the spleen.
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