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[Accessory spleen: echographic images].

C Calsolaro, S Lombardo, L Bacarini

    La Radiologia Medica
    |March 1, 1985
    PubMed
    Summary
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    Accessory spleens, small ectopic nodes of normal splenic tissue, are common incidental findings diagnosed via ultrasound. Large accessory spleens require careful differential diagnosis to distinguish them from left upper quadrant neoplasms.

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    Area of Science:

    • Radiology
    • Anatomy
    • Pathology

    Context:

    • Accessory spleens are congenital anomalies representing ectopic splenic tissue.
    • They are typically found near the main spleen, often attached by a pedicle.
    • These anomalies are present in approximately 10% of the general population.

    Purpose:

    • To describe the diagnostic characteristics of accessory spleens identified via ultrasound.
    • To highlight the differential diagnostic challenges posed by accessory spleens, particularly when enlarged.
    • To differentiate accessory spleens from other conditions like polysplenia and splenosis.

    Summary:

    • Ultrasound diagnosed 25 cases of accessory spleen over three years.
    • Accessory spleens are ectopic splenic tissue nodes, usually under 2 cm, near the main spleen.

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  • Large accessory spleens can mimic left upper quadrant neoplasms, necessitating advanced imaging like CT, angiography, or scintigraphy for accurate diagnosis.

    • Impact:

    • Enhances understanding of accessory spleen prevalence and imaging features.
    • Aids clinicians in differentiating accessory spleens from neoplastic conditions.
    • Improves diagnostic accuracy for ectopic splenic tissue, reducing misdiagnosis.