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[Pseudotumor of the left epigastrium]
Summary
An accessory spleen, located between the spleen and left kidney, was initially suspected to be a tumor. Angiography ultimately confirmed it as an accessory spleen, highlighting diagnostic challenges in abdominal imaging.
Area of Science:
- Radiology
- Abdominal Imaging
- Surgical Pathology
Background:
- Accessory spleens are congenital anomalies, often asymptomatic.
- Their location can mimic other intra-abdominal pathologies, posing diagnostic challenges.