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Review
. 2023 Apr;48(4):1505-1513.
doi: 10.1007/s00261-023-03826-z. Epub 2023 Feb 15.

Various congenital anomalies and anatomical variations of the spleen: a multimodality pictorial review

Young Sil Jang  1 , Seung Soo Kim  2 , Hyeong Cheol Shin  1 , Seo-Youn Choi  3 , Chan Ho Park  1 , Hyoung Nam Lee  1 , Shin Young Kim  1 , Hyerim Park  1 , Young Tong Kim  1
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Review

Various congenital anomalies and anatomical variations of the spleen: a multimodality pictorial review

Young Sil Jang et al. Abdom Radiol (NY). 2023 Apr.

Abstract

There are various congenital anomalies and anatomical variations of the spleen (CAAVS). CAAVS are common and are often associated with systemic anomalies. Widespread use of computed tomography and magnetic resonance imaging in a variety of clinical situations has increased the detection of CAAVS. However, CAAVS are frequently overlooked and are occasionally misdiagnosed as pathologic disease entities. This article aimed to review the various manifestations of CAAVS with radiologic findings.

Keywords: Anatomic variation; Congenital anomalies; Magnetic resonance imaging; Multidetector computed tomography; Radionuclide imaging; Spleen.

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