Diagnostic value of echographic results in accessory spleens
Lorenzini, F.; Lazzari, G.; Laghi, S.
La Radiologia Medica 71(6): 422-425
1985
ISSN/ISBN: 0033-8362 PMID: 3906781 Document Number: 256798
Accessory spleens mean autonomous masses of normal splenic tissue that can occasionally be found, and cause problems in differential diagnosis. Scintigraphy and angiography allow a correct diagnosis in oversized splenic nodules. On the other hand, echography is presently given a basic diagnostic value. The authors report their experience on 5 accessory spleen cases, fix the necessary standards for ultrasonic diagnostic value of this investigation and its present importance in the particular field of accessory spleens.