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Imaging findings of splenic emergencies: a pictorial review

Authors: Emre Unal, Mehmet R. Onur, Erhan Akpinar, Javid Ahmadov, Musturay Karcaaltincaba, Mustafa N. Ozmen, Deniz Akata

Published in: Insights into Imaging | Issue 2/2016

Abstract

Although traumatic injuries are the cause of common splenic emergencies in the emergency room, various nontraumatic conditions may also affect the spleen with possible life-threatening results. In this pictorial review, we present imaging findings of usual and unusual splenic emergencies. It is essential to be familiar with key imaging findings and advantages of different modalities to reach a definitive diagnosis.

Teaching points

• Delayed splenic rupture is commonly related to subcapsular hematoma.

• Subtle haemorrhage is commonly restricted to the site of injury “sentinel clot sign”.

• The whorled appearance is the key imaging feature of splenic torsion.

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Title: Imaging findings of splenic emergencies: a pictorial review
Authors: Emre Unal
Mehmet R. Onur
Erhan Akpinar
Javid Ahmadov
Musturay Karcaaltincaba
Mustafa N. Ozmen
Deniz Akata
Publication date: 01-04-2016
Publisher: Springer Berlin Heidelberg
Published in: Insights into Imaging / Issue 2/2016
Electronic ISSN: 1869-4101
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s13244-016-0467-8

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