Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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2156445 | Pathology - Research and Practice | 2009 | 5 Pages |
Abstract
Sclerosing angiomatoid transformation of the spleen (SANT) is a relatively new, rare, and unique lesion that involves the spleen. Less than 30 cases have been described to date. The lesion commonly affects middle-aged adults and shows a female predilection. It is often discovered incidentally through imaging. SANT is morphologically and immunohistochemically distinct. However, as it is a relatively new entity, misdiagnosis of SANT may lead to overtreatment of the patients. The pathogenesis of SANT is unknown. The lesion is entirely benign, and splenectomy is curative. We report a new case of SANT, with emphasis on the differential diagnosis and pathogenesis of SANT.
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Authors
Dina El Demellawy, Ahmed Nasr, Salem Alowami,