Calcified Splenic Lesions: Pattern Recognition Approach on CT With Pathologic Correlation.

Consul, Nikita; Javed-Tayyab, Sidra; Lall, Chandana; Jensen, Corey T; Menias, Christine O; Pickhardt, Perry J; Elsayes, Khaled M · AJR Am J Roentgenol · 2020

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Abstract

<b>OBJECTIVE.</b> Incidental splenic lesions, often found on CT images of the abdomen, may often be ignored or mischaracterized. Calcified splenic lesions are often presumed to be granulomas; however, understanding the broader differential diagnostic considerations can be useful. <b>CONCLUSION.</b> Determining the cause of splenic lesions is essential to guide appropriate management; the pattern of calcification together with other imaging and clinical findings can aid with differentiation.

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