Congenital anomalies of the spleen SEMINARS IN ULTRASOUND CT AND MRI Gayer, G., Hertz, M., Strauss, S., Zissin, R. 2006; 27 (5): 358-369

Abstract

Various congenital anomalies may affect the spleen, starting with common anomalies, such as an accessory spleen, up to rare conditions such as a wandering spleen and polysplenia. Most of these anatomic variants have no clinical significance; they need, however, to be recognized by the radiologist as such. Awareness of these variants is important for the radiologist to interpret the findings correctly and avoid mistaking them for a clinically significant abnormality. In this review we illustrate the spectrum of congenital anomalies of the spleen and stress pitfalls and possible complications resulting from these anomalies.

View details for DOI 10.1053/j.sult.2006.06.002

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