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Polysplenia

Known as: Accessory spleens, Multiple accessory spleens 
Polysplenia is a congenital disease manifested by multiple small accessory spleens. [HPO:curators]
National Institutes of Health

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Fryns syndromeHETEROTAXY, VISCERAL, 1, X-LINKEDHETEROTAXY, VISCERAL, 2, AUTOSOMALHOLOPROSENCEPHALY 11

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2006
2006
A case of microgastria in association with splenic-gonadal fusion
Microgastria is a rare congenital anomaly usually associated with asplenia. In this 21/2-year-old presenting with left hydrocele… 
1998
1998
Ultrasound and Doppler features of accessory spleens and splenic grafts.
16 splenic grafts and 24 accessory spleens were evaluated with ultrasound, colour Doppler and power Doppler imaging, in order to… 
1997
1997
[Littoral cell angiosarcoma of the spleen. Morphologic, immunohistochemical findings and consideration of histogenesis of a rare splenic tumor].
A case of primary splenic angiosarcoma with involvement of two accessory spleens is presented. The tumor cells are immunoreactive… 
1986
1986
Management of splenectomy failures in chronic immune thrombocytopenic purpura: role of accessory splenectomy.
Accessory splenic tissue was demonstrated in four of eight patients with chronic immune thrombocytopenic purpura investigated… 
1985
1985
Accessory spleen compromising response to splenectomy for idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura.
Accessory spleens were sought in 28 patients who had undergone splenectomy for chronic idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura (ITP… 
Highly Cited
1984
Highly Cited
1984
Hamartomas of the spleen.
A study of 12 cases of splenic hamartomas, rare benign lesions of the spleen, included one case of spontaneous rupture of a… 
1983
1983
Indium-111 chloride imaging in patients with suspected abscesses: concise communication.
Two hundred and fifty-eight patients with clinically suspected inflammatory processes were studied. Seventy-two images were… 
1976
1976
The surgical and hematologic significance of accessory spleens.
The approximately 10 per cent incidence of accessory spleens in the general population is well documented, and accessory spleens… 
1972
1972
Angiography of accessory spleens.
Accessory spleens may be a frequent source of confusion to the angiographer. They should be considered in the differential… 
1952
1952
The use of thorium dioxide sol (thorotrast) in the roentgenologic demonstration of accessory spleens.
Experience with the use of thorium dioxide sol (Thorotrast) in the roentgen demonstration of accessory spleens is described. The… 
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