Publication Name	World Journal of Gastroenterology
Manuscript ID	120967
DOI	10.3748/wjg.120967
Country	Croatia

Category	Gastroenterology & Hepatology
Manuscript Type	Case Report
Article Title	Diagnostic challenge of intrahepatic splenosis masquerading as hepatocellular carcinoma: A case report and review of literature
Manuscript Source	Unsolicited Manuscript
All Author List	Martin Sikiric, Hrvoje Premec, Maja Mijic, Nikola Sobocan, Tajana Filipec Kanizaj, Eva Lovric, Lovro Kavur and Milos Lalovac
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Corresponding Author	Martin Sikiric, School of Medicine, University of Zagreb, Šalata 3, Zagreb 10000, Croatia. sikiric.martin@gmail.com
Key Words	Splenosis; Splenectomy; Carcinoma; Hepatocellular; Radionuclide imaging; Case report
Core Tip	Intrahepatic splenosis (HS) is a rare benign condition that may mimic malignant liver lesions on conventional imaging. We report the case of a 61-year-old man with a prior splenectomy in whom a hepatic lesion suspicious for hepatocellular carcinoma led to surgical resection. Histopathological examination ultimately confirmed HS. This case emphasizes the diagnostic challenges and common pitfalls associated with this condition and underscores the importance of considering HS in the differential diagnosis of focal liver lesions.
Citation	Sikiric M, Premec H, Mijic M, Sobocan N, Filipec Kanizaj T, Lovric E, Kavur L, Lalovac M. Diagnostic challenge of intrahepatic splenosis masquerading as hepatocellular carcinoma: A case report and review of literature. World J Gastroenterol 2026; In press DOI: https://doi.org/10.3748/wjg.120967
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Received	2026-03-23 01:42
Peer-Review Started	2026-03-23 01:43
First Decision by Editorial Office Director	2026-04-28 01:56
Return for Revision	2026-04-28 01:56
Revised	2026-05-13 09:00
Publication Fee Transferred	2026-05-20 08:54
Second Decision by Editor	2026-07-10 02:38
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Final Decision by Editorial Office Director	2026-07-10 07:00
Articles in Press	2026-07-10 07:00
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