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Review
. 2012 Dec;199(6):W686-93.
doi: 10.2214/AJR.11.7896.

CT of splenosis: patterns and pitfalls

Spencer T Lake  1 , Pamela T Johnson, Satomi Kawamoto, Ralph H Hruban, Elliot K Fishman
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Review

CT of splenosis: patterns and pitfalls

Spencer T Lake et al. AJR Am J Roentgenol. 2012 Dec.

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.

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