| Computed tomography and ultrasonography in splenic infarction. | |
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PMID: 3884618 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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The computed tomographic (CT) findings in eight patients with splenic infarction are described and correlated with ultrasound (US) in three. The diagnosis was proven in four by splenectomy or autopsy, in three by comparison with CT, having been obtained shortly before infarction, and in two by angiography. In four patients the infarct occurred as a result of hepatic or splenic artery embolization. The CT features of infarction may be difficult to differentiate from those due to trauma, inflammation or tumor, and include either a diffuse, a well circumscribed or an irregularly marginated area of low density within the spleen. Classical wedge-shaped defects are occasionally seen in the periphery of spleen. The ultrasonographic feature is usually that of a hypoechoic or an anechoic area in the spleen. In one patient, it became necessary to perform an ultrasound guided aspiration biopsy to rule out splenic abscess. |
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Authors:
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A Shirkhoda; S Wallace; M Sokhandan |
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Publication Detail:
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Type: Case Reports; Journal Article |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Journal of the Canadian Association of Radiologists Volume: 36 ISSN: 0008-2902 ISO Abbreviation: J Can Assoc Radiol Publication Date: 1985 Mar |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 1985-05-17 Completed Date: 1985-05-17 Revised Date: 2004-11-17 |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 7505589 Medline TA: J Can Assoc Radiol Country: CANADA |
Other Details:
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Languages: eng Pagination: 29-33 Citation Subset: IM |
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Adolescent Adult Anemia, Sickle Cell / complications Angiography Autopsy Embolization, Therapeutic / adverse effects Female Humans Leukemia, Myeloid / complications Male Middle Aged Splenectomy Splenic Infarction / diagnosis*, etiology, radiography Thrombosis / complications Tomography, X-Ray Computed* Ultrasonography* Wounds, Gunshot / complications |
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