Wandering Spleen
Wandering spleen can be found on imaging studies as a spleen that is located somewhere other than it’s usual position in the left upper abdomen. This article will discuss diagnosis,…
Spleen
Splenic Vein Thrombosis
Splenic vein thrombosis means that the vein which drains the spleen develops a blockage from a clot. This condition is most commonly associated with diseases of the pancreas like pancreatitis…
Spleen Injury: Symptoms, Diagnosis, Treatment
The spleen is one of the most common organs to be injured during trauma. The spleen receives a large amount of blood supply. Injury to the spleen can therefore be…
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…
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…
Kidney Cysts (Renal Cysts): Symptoms, Diagnosis And Treatment
Many people have kidney cysts. We often see kidney cysts on imaging studies done for unrelated reasons. Kidney cysts can range from simple to complex cysts. As the internal contents…