Masses And Lesions In Spleen
There are many different kinds of masses and lesions of the spleen. Masses and lesions range from benign cysts, post traumatic findings like bleeds, to cancers and conditions which you…
Abdomen
Splenule (Accessory Spleen)
Splenules are nodules of splenic tissue that you are born with. They are common on imaging studies. Splenules rarely cause complications. They can be diagnosed confidently on imaging studies….
Calcified Granuloma In The Spleen
Calcified granulomas in the spleen are a common finding on imaging studies. Calcified granulomas are most commonly the result of prior infection which has healed. The calcified granulomas are…
Splenic Infarct Causes, Symptoms, Diagnosis, Treatment
Splenic infarcts are diagnosed on imaging studies like CT and MRI. Splenic infarcts occur when the blood supply to the spleen is compromised. This leads to tissue death and infarcts…
Splenomegaly (Enlarged Spleen)
Splenomegaly is commonly diagnosed on imaging studies. There are many causes of splenomegaly. Some patients may have transient enlargement from an illness while others may have serious disease and chronic…
Splenic Cyst: Symptoms, Causes, Diagnosis, Treatment
Splenic cysts are the most common masses of the spleen. These are often identified on imaging studies like ultrasound and CT. Most splenic cysts are found incidentally and are…
Adrenal Myelolipoma
Adrenal myelolipoma is a benign tumor of the adrenal gland. The tumor is often discovered on imaging studies like CT and MRI done for other reasons. The tumor is benign…
Retroperitoneal Fibrosis
Retroperitoneal fibrosis is a rare condition where inflammation and fibrous tissue develops around the blood vessels and ureters in the retroperitoneum. Imaging with CT and MRI can show the abnormal…
CT Angiogram Of The Abdomen
CT angiogram of the abdomen is a test done to look at the arteries of the abdomen. This will include the main artery called the aorta and its branches. A…
Peritoneal Carcinomatosis
Peritoneal carcinomatosis is an advanced stage of cancer which can sometimes be diagnosed on imaging studies. Often a diagnosis of cancer is already present. Peritoneal carcinomatosis implies a poor prognosis….
Biliary Dyskinesia
Biliary dyskinesia is a functional disorder of the gallbladder. This means that there is no blockage or anatomical problem of the gallbladder. Imaging of the gallbladder is often normal. The…
Misty Mesentery
Misty mesentery is an imaging finding where the mesentery of the small bowel becomes hazy in appearance. Misty mesentery does not tell us a diagnosis but simply is a descriptive…