Multimodality Imaging Features of Various Splenic Lesions: Clinical and Histopathologic Correlation

Area of Science:

• Radiology
• Pathology
• Abdominal Imaging

Background:

• Splenic lesions are uncommon, leading to radiologist unfamiliarity.
• Interpretation of splenic diseases can be challenging due to rarity.
• The spleen is sometimes called the 'forgotten organ'.

Purpose of the Study:

• To review common and uncommon splenic diseases.
• To illustrate multimodal imaging features of splenic lesions.
• To correlate imaging findings with histopathology.

Main Methods:

• Review of splenic diseases.
• Multimodal imaging analysis (ultrasonography, CT, MRI, PET/CT).
• Correlation of imaging findings with histopathology.

Main Results:

• Detailed description of imaging features for various splenic lesions.
• Correlation between radiological findings and histopathological diagnoses.
• Identification of key imaging characteristics for differential diagnosis.

Conclusions:

• Recognizing radiological findings aids in diagnosing splenic lesions.
• Multimodal imaging is crucial for evaluating splenic pathologies.
• This knowledge empowers radiologists in clinical decision-making for splenic diseases.