A rare incidental finding of splenogonadal fusion in a trauma patient: A case report and review of the literature.

Mosleh Shammout, Somaya Al Kiswani, Zaid Sawaftah, Mhd Osama Rahhal, Sondos Baradia, Reem Abuhamdah, Abdallah Hussein

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Mosleh ShammoutDepartment of Radiology, Al Lbasheer Hospital Center, Amman, Jordan.

Somaya Al KiswaniRadiology Department, King Hussein Cancer Center, Amman, Jordan.

Zaid SawaftahDepartment of Medicine, An Najah National University, Nablus, Palestine.

Mhd Osama RahhalCollege of Medicine, QU Health, Qatar University, Doha, Qatar.

Sondos BaradiaDepartment of Medicine, Hebron University, Hebron, Palestine.

Reem AbuhamdahSchool of Medicine, The University of Jordan, Amman 11942, Jordan.

Abdallah HusseinDepartment of Medicine, Al-Quds University, Jerusalem, Palestine.

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The unusual fusion of splenic tissue with gonadal or mesonephric tissue remains is the hallmark of a rare congenital condition known as splenogonadal fusion (SGF). It arises during embryological development due to the proximity between the splenic anlage and gonadal mesoderm, typically between the 5th and 8th weeks of gestation. Even though SGF is typically asymptomatic, it is most commonly discovered by accident during imaging, surgery, or autopsy. Here, we present the case of a 17-year-old male who sustained pelvic fractures after a fall from height. Hemoperitoneum, right sacral ala and left iliac fractures, bilateral pubic rami fractures, and an incidental finding of continuous SGF were also discovered during imaging. Multidisciplinary review and imaging confirmed the congenital abnormality. Conservative treatment of pelvic fractures and follow-up assessment of SGF, including genetic counseling, were the main goals of management.

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Incidental findingPelvic fracturesSplenogonadal Fusion

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PMID39944163

DOI10.1016/j.radcr.2025.01.007

PMCPMC11815512

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