| Autor: |
Capaldi, Massimo, Fransvea, Pietro, Ricci, Gabriele, Stella, Francesca, Trombetta, Silvia, Cerasari, Saverio, Cataldi, Carlo, Casale, Sabrina, Marini, Pierluigi |
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International Journal of Surgery Case Reports; 2019, Vol. 56, p1-4, 4p |
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Highlights • Sclerosing angiomatoid nodular transformation (SANT) is a recently recognized benign, proliferative vascular lesion affecting the spleen. • A limited number of cases are described in the worldwide literature. • Further case studies are needed to elucidate the mechanism of SANT and its possible various etiologies. • In the light of above splenectomy at now is the choice treatment both for diagnosis and treatment. • This research did not receive any specific grant from funding agencies in the public, commercial, or not-for-profit sectors. Abstract Introduction SANT of the spleen is a benign lesion that does not recur after splenectomy with unknown etiology. Presentation of the case We report a case of sclerosing angiomatoid nodular transformation (SANT) of the spleen mimicking a splenic abscess in a patient with imaging studies that failed to differentiate this lesion from other splenic lesions. Discussion SANT of the spleen is a rare condition, with only less than 100 cases reported in the literature. Clinically, SANT is only a kind of described pathological diagnostic conception. As in our case, these splenic lesions are often incidental findings on imaging studies performed for other reasons. Conclusion The patient was treated with splenectomy, which has proved to be both diagnostic and therapeutic. Although histology can lead to the diagnosis of vascular tumor, immunohistochemistry is the only way to confirm the diagnosis. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] |
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