Splenic malformation in a patient with Klippel-Trenaunay syndrome: A case report Ravul Jindal, FRCS, Rebecca Sullivan, BSc, MBBS, Bruce Rodda, MBBS, Dhilanthy Arun, MRCP, Mohamad Hamady, MD, FRCR, Nicholas J.W. Cheshire, MD, FRCS Journal of Vascular Surgery Volume 43, Issue 4, Pages 848-850 (April 2006) DOI: 10.1016/j.jvs.2005.11.059 Copyright © 2006 The Society for Vascular Surgery Terms and Conditions
Fig 1 Contrast enhanced computed tomography (CT) scan of the abdomen shows a huge inhomogeneously enhancing splenic mass showing areas of low CT density (arrows) and irregular linear enhancement (arrowhead). Journal of Vascular Surgery 2006 43, 848-850DOI: (10.1016/j.jvs.2005.11.059) Copyright © 2006 The Society for Vascular Surgery Terms and Conditions
Fig 2 A gross (left) and cut section (right) of the spleen shows a nodular, red serosal surface and multiple, variably sized cystic spaces containing either blood or clear serous fluid. A thin rim of normal splenic parenchyma remained around the periphery of the organ. Journal of Vascular Surgery 2006 43, 848-850DOI: (10.1016/j.jvs.2005.11.059) Copyright © 2006 The Society for Vascular Surgery Terms and Conditions
Fig 3 Histology of the spleen shows a mixture of dilated lymphatic (L) and venous channels (V) extensively replacing the splenic parenchyma. A diagnosis of combined lymphangioma/hemangioma of the spleen was made (hematoxylin and eosin stain; original magnification ×100). Journal of Vascular Surgery 2006 43, 848-850DOI: (10.1016/j.jvs.2005.11.059) Copyright © 2006 The Society for Vascular Surgery Terms and Conditions