splenosis

sple·no·sis

(splē-nō'sis), Implantation and subsequent growth of splenic tissue within the abdomen as a result of disruption of the spleen.

splenosis

The autotransplantation of splenic tissue to atypical sites after open splenic trauma–eg, MVAs, gunshot, or stab wounds; splenic pulp implants appear as red-blue nodules on the peritoneum, omentum, and mesentery, which are morphologically similar to multifocal pelvic endometriosis. Cf Hypersplenism.

sple·no·sis

(splē-nō'sis) Implantation and subsequent growth of splenic tissue within the abdomen as a result of disruption of the spleen.