This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: Spleen, Subject name: Surgery
What is the most common site of an accessory spleen? 
Select and explain. 
A. Greater curvature of the stomach, B. Gastrocolic ligament, C. Splenocolic ligament, D. Splenic hilum
D: Splenic hilum
Answer: D: Splenic hilum 
Explanation: Splenunculi- single or multiple accessory spleens MC site: near the hilum of the spleen > behind the tail of the pancreas The remainder are located in the mesocolon, greater omentum or the splenic ligaments. Significance- failure to identify and remove these at the time of splenectomy may give rise to persistent disease