Ectopic Splenic Tissue: Diagnostic Challenges in Limited Samples and Intraoperative Consultations

David Escobar, Akram Shalaby, Xiuli Liu, Xuchen Zhang, Jennifer Rytych, Xiaoyan Liao, Amanda Zand, Jennifer Ziebell, Ashwini Kumar Esnakula, Xiuxu Chen, Xianzhong Ding, Wei Zheng, Hanlin L. Wang, Hwajeong Lee, Maria Westeroff, Yue Xue

International Journal of Surgical Pathology

Published online on February 25, 2026

Abstract

International Journal of Surgical Pathology, Ahead of Print.
The histologic diagnosis of ectopic splenic tissue can be challenging in limited biopsy and intraoperative samples. Accurate recognition is crucial to avoid misdiagnosis and guide appropriate patient management. This multi-institutional study of 41 ...