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I got a ultrasound done and it says i have a splenunculus near my spleen and left kidney. what does this indicate?

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Dr. Paxton Daniel answered

Accessory: Splenic tissue. This is a common finding of no importance.

Dr Accurso agreed

Answered 6/29/2013

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