Christian Görg1, Tillmann Bert. 1. Department of Internal Medicine, Philipps University Marburg, Baldingerstrasse, 35043 Marburg/Lahn, Germany. goergc@mailer.uni-marburg.de
Abstract
OBJECTIVE: On contrast-enhanced sonography, second-generation contrast media have shown a spleen-specific uptake of the microbubble contrast agent. To date, there is little data about the diagnostic value of contrast-enhanced sonography in perisplenic lesions. CONCLUSION: In patients with a perisplenic tumor of unknown cause, contrast-enhanced sonography enables the diagnosis or exclusion of accessory spleens.
OBJECTIVE: On contrast-enhanced sonography, second-generation contrast media have shown a spleen-specific uptake of the microbubble contrast agent. To date, there is little data about the diagnostic value of contrast-enhanced sonography in perisplenic lesions. CONCLUSION: In patients with a perisplenic tumor of unknown cause, contrast-enhanced sonography enables the diagnosis or exclusion of accessory spleens.