PMC3924747_01
Multiple splenic nodules. (A) A splenic nodule on the mesocolon of the bowel, with hypervascularization. (B) A splenic nodule on the upper side of the left uterosacral ligament.
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F1
The lesions varied in size, were a purplish color, and were lobulated and hypervascularized along the mesocolon of the bowel from the sigmoid colon to the rectum (Fig. 1A). Inc., Somerville, NJ, USA). In the pelvic cavity, 50x30 mm splenic nodules were seen on the upper side of the left uterosacral ligament, ureter, and lower lateral side of the left ovary (Fig. 1B).
Normal splenic parenchyma with lymphoid follicular aggregates and sinusoidal structures (H&E, x100).
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F2
The largest mass adhered to the mesocolon, and was sent for frozen section examination and confirmation as normal splenic tissue (Fig. 2).