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This CME sonography review highlights important spleen changes, including splenomegaly from malaria and other conditions, accessory spleens, and focal lesions like cysts and tumors.

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Area of Science:

  • Medical imaging
  • Abdominal ultrasound

Background:

  • The spleen is an often-overlooked organ with significant pathological changes.
  • Splenomegaly is a common finding with diverse etiologies.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review common and important sonographic findings of the spleen.
  • To emphasize the diagnostic significance of spleen abnormalities.

Main Methods:

  • Review of sonographic imaging characteristics of spleen pathologies.
  • Correlation of imaging findings with clinical contexts.

Main Results:

  • Splenomegaly is frequently associated with malaria, infections, portal vein thrombosis, and liver cirrhosis.
  • Accessory spleens and post-splenectomy splenic remnants are noted.
  • Focal splenic lesions include cysts, lymphomas, metastases, and benign tumors.

Conclusions:

  • Sonography plays a crucial role in identifying and characterizing spleen abnormalities.
  • Recognizing diverse spleen changes is essential for accurate diagnosis and management.