CT of splenosis: Patterns and pitfalls

Spencer T. Lake; Pamela T. Johnson; Satomi Kawamoto; Ralph H. Hruban; Elliot K. Fishman

doi:10.2214/AJR.11.7896

CT of splenosis: Patterns and pitfalls

Spencer T. Lake, Pamela T. Johnson, Satomi Kawamoto, Ralph H. Hruban, Elliot K. Fishman

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Abstract

OBJECTIVE. After traumatic splenic injury or splenectomy, small isolated spleens may develop. These implants are not limited to the left upper quadrant, and splenosis in other locations can mimic other pathologic entities. This pictorial essay presents the range of appearances of intraabdominal and pelvic splenosis. CONCLUSION. Radiologists can suggest or establish the correct diagnosis of splenosis in the appropriate clinical setting, particularly in less typical cases, to avert unnecessary tissue sampling.

Original language	English (US)
Pages (from-to)	W686-W693
Journal	American Journal of Roentgenology
Volume	199
Issue number	6
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.2214/AJR.11.7896
State	Published - Dec 2012

Keywords

CT
Spleen
Splenectomy
Splenosis
Tc-labeled sulfur colloid

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Radiology Nuclear Medicine and imaging

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