Spleen CT Appearances

Accessory Spleen CT Findings

• Well-marginated round masses
• Between 3mm and 20mm
• Homogeneous enhancement
• Can be solitary or multiple
• Typically in left upper quadrant but can appear anywhere

Other Information About Accessory Spleens

Etiology:

• Congenital
• Can occur after splenosis

Epidemiology:

• Anyone is susceptible to get an accessory spleen

Presentation:

• Typically asymptomatic
• Abdominal pain

Prognosis:

• Accessory spleens are benign
• Symptomatic patients may have theirs surgically removed

Related Pearls: Accessory Spleen and Splenules

Related Lectures:
MDCT Evaluation of the Spleen: Challenges in Diagnosis Part 1
Challenging Cases in CT: A Case Based Approach to the Incidental Splenic Mass - Part 1
CT of Splenic Anomalies from Splenosis to Polysplenia: Potential Pitfalls in Diagnosis - Part 1
CT of Splenic Anomalies from Splenosis to Polysplenia: Potential Pitfalls in Diagnosis - Part 2
MDCT Evaluation of the Spleen: Challenges in Diagnosis - Part 1
MDCT Evaluation of the Spleen: Challenges in Diagnosis - Part 2