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TERMINOLOGY
Abbreviations
- Splenic artery (SA); splenic vein (SV)
Definitions
- Global or segmental parenchymal splenic ischemia and necrosis caused by vascular occlusion
- SA occlusion: Complete blockage of SA blood flow
- SV thrombosis: Complete blockage of SV blood flow
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Selected References
- Indiran V et al: Bright band sign. Abdom Radiol (NY). 44(4):1613-4, 2019
- Llewellyn ME et al: The sonographic "bright band sign" of splenic infarction. J Ultrasound Med. 33(6):929-38, 2014
- Mackenzie DC et al: Identification of splenic infarction by emergency department ultrasound. J Emerg Med. 44(2):450-2, 2013
- Benter T et al: Sonography of the spleen. J Ultrasound Med. 30(9):1281-93, 2011
- Kamaya A et al: Multiple lesions of the spleen: differential diagnosis of cystic and solid lesions. Semin Ultrasound CT MR. 27(5):389-403, 2006
- Madoff DC et al: Splenic arterial interventions: anatomy, indications, technical considerations, and potential complications. Radiographics. 25 Suppl 1:S191-211, 2005
- Heider TR et al: The natural history of pancreatitis-induced splenic vein thrombosis. Ann Surg. 239(6):876-80; discussion 880-2, 2004
- Nores M et al: The clinical spectrum of splenic infarction. Am Surg. 64(2):182-8, 1998
- Goerg C et al: Splenic infarction: sonographic patterns, diagnosis, follow-up, and complications. Radiology. 174(3 Pt 1):803-7, 1990
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KEY FACTS
Imaging
Top Differential Diagnoses
Diagnostic Checklist
TERMINOLOGY
Abbreviations
- Splenic artery (SA); splenic vein (SV)
Definitions
- Global or segmental parenchymal splenic ischemia and necrosis caused by vascular occlusion
- SA occlusion: Complete blockage of SA blood flow
- SV thrombosis: Complete blockage of SV blood flow
IMAGING
General Features
Ultrasonographic Findings
CT Findings
MR Findings
Imaging Recommendations
DIFFERENTIAL DIAGNOSIS
PATHOLOGY
General Features
Gross Pathologic & Surgical Features
Microscopic Features
CLINICAL ISSUES
Presentation
Demographics
Natural History & Prognosis
Treatment
DIAGNOSTIC CHECKLIST
Image Interpretation Pearls
Selected References
- Indiran V et al: Bright band sign. Abdom Radiol (NY). 44(4):1613-4, 2019
- Llewellyn ME et al: The sonographic "bright band sign" of splenic infarction. J Ultrasound Med. 33(6):929-38, 2014
- Mackenzie DC et al: Identification of splenic infarction by emergency department ultrasound. J Emerg Med. 44(2):450-2, 2013
- Benter T et al: Sonography of the spleen. J Ultrasound Med. 30(9):1281-93, 2011
- Kamaya A et al: Multiple lesions of the spleen: differential diagnosis of cystic and solid lesions. Semin Ultrasound CT MR. 27(5):389-403, 2006
- Madoff DC et al: Splenic arterial interventions: anatomy, indications, technical considerations, and potential complications. Radiographics. 25 Suppl 1:S191-211, 2005
- Heider TR et al: The natural history of pancreatitis-induced splenic vein thrombosis. Ann Surg. 239(6):876-80; discussion 880-2, 2004
- Nores M et al: The clinical spectrum of splenic infarction. Am Surg. 64(2):182-8, 1998
- Goerg C et al: Splenic infarction: sonographic patterns, diagnosis, follow-up, and complications. Radiology. 174(3 Pt 1):803-7, 1990
