Tag James N. Lau MD MHPE FACS

Splenic Cyst

KEY FACTS Imaging Spectrum of appearances on CT Solitary, well-defined, water density, unilocular cystic lesion – Thin wall with sharp interface to normal splenic tissue – No peripheral/intracystic enhancement or solid component Some cysts can have septations, trabeculations, thick wall,…

Splenosis

KEY FACTS Terminology Dissemination of splenic tissue into ectopic locations following splenic rupture (either traumatic or iatrogenic) Imaging Can occur in virtually every compartment of body Most common in abdomen/pelvis (65% of cases) Usually located within peritoneal cavity (greater omentum,…