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.
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.
Authors: E El-Helou; M Alimoradi; H Sabra; Y Ghoussoub; Mariana Zaarour; Gaby Abousleiman Journal: Ann R Coll Surg Engl Date: 2020-06-08 Impact factor: 1.891
Authors: David H Ballard; Parisa Mazaheri; Daniel C Oppenheimer; Meghan G Lubner; Christine O Menias; Perry J Pickhardt; William D Middleton; Vincent M Mellnick Journal: Radiographics Date: 2020-04-24 Impact factor: 5.333