Spleen CT Appearances
Splenosis CT Findings
- Splenic nodule(s) in the abdomen
- Can be found from the chest down to the pelvic cavity, and less commonly in other parts of the body
- Homogeneous splenic tissue without contrast and inhomogeneous splenic tissue with contrast
- 56-65 HU without contrast, 75-97 HU with contrast
- Imaging features are generally nonspecific and may mimic malignancy
Other Information About Splenosis
Etiology:
- Splenectomy or other abdominal surgery
- Trauma
Epidemiology:
- Anyone with the correct history is susceptible to splenosis
- Splenosis can present decades after splenectomy, surgery, or trauma
Presentation:
- Typically asymptomatic
- Abdominal/flank pain
Prognosis:
- Splenosis is benign
Related Lectures:
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