Splenunculi are commonly seen in

A. (Hilum of spleen) (1103-B & L 25th)ACCESSORY SPLEEN (Splenunculi) - probably results from a failure of infusion of splenic embryonic tissues* They are located near the hilum of the spleen in 50% of cases and related to the splenic vessels or behind the tail of pancreas in 30%. The remainder are located in the mesocolon or the splenic ligaments* These are functionally similar to the spleen and while performing splenectomy for blood dyscrasias removal of these accessory spleens are obligatory, otherwise there always remains a chance of recurrence* Axis of spleen enlargement projects into- Greater sac**