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TERMINOLOGY
Abbreviations
- Splenomegaly (SMG)
Definitions
- SMG: ↑ splenic size, length > 13 cm in adults, weight > 250 g
- HS: Clinical syndrome consisting of SMG and pancytopenia
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DIFFERENTIAL DIAGNOSIS
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DIAGNOSTIC CHECKLIST
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Selected References
- Pelizzo G et al: Spleen size evaluation in children: time to define splenomegaly for pediatric surgeons and pediatricians. PLoS One. 13(8):e0202741, 2018
- Chiorean L et al: Ultrasonography of the spleen. Pictorial essay. Med Ultrason. 16(1):48-59, 2014
- Benter T et al: Sonography of the spleen. J Ultrasound Med. 30(9):1281-93, 2011
- Ehimwenma O et al: Determination of normal dimension of the spleen by ultrasound in an endemic tropical environment. Niger Med J. 52(3):198-203, 2011
- Spielmann AL et al: Sonographic evaluation of spleen size in tall healthy athletes. AJR Am J Roentgenol. 184(1):45-9, 2005
- Yetter EM et al: Estimating splenic volume: sonographic measurements correlated with helical CT determination. AJR Am J Roentgenol. 181(6):1615-20, 2003
- Lamb PM et al: Spleen size: how well do linear ultrasound measurements correlate with three-dimensional CT volume assessments? Br J Radiol. 75(895):573-7, 2002
- Freeman JL et al: CT of congenital and acquired abnormalities of the spleen. Radiographics. 13(3):597-610, 1993
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KEY FACTS
Imaging
Top Differential Diagnoses
Pathology
Diagnostic Checklist
TERMINOLOGY
Abbreviations
- Splenomegaly (SMG)
Definitions
- SMG: ↑ splenic size, length > 13 cm in adults, weight > 250 g
- HS: Clinical syndrome consisting of SMG and pancytopenia
IMAGING
General Features
Ultrasonographic Findings
Radiographic Findings
CT Findings
MR Findings
Nuclear Medicine Findings
Imaging Recommendations
DIFFERENTIAL DIAGNOSIS
PATHOLOGY
General Features
CLINICAL ISSUES
Presentation
Natural History & Prognosis
Treatment
DIAGNOSTIC CHECKLIST
Consider
Image Interpretation Pearls
Selected References
- Pelizzo G et al: Spleen size evaluation in children: time to define splenomegaly for pediatric surgeons and pediatricians. PLoS One. 13(8):e0202741, 2018
- Chiorean L et al: Ultrasonography of the spleen. Pictorial essay. Med Ultrason. 16(1):48-59, 2014
- Benter T et al: Sonography of the spleen. J Ultrasound Med. 30(9):1281-93, 2011
- Ehimwenma O et al: Determination of normal dimension of the spleen by ultrasound in an endemic tropical environment. Niger Med J. 52(3):198-203, 2011
- Spielmann AL et al: Sonographic evaluation of spleen size in tall healthy athletes. AJR Am J Roentgenol. 184(1):45-9, 2005
- Yetter EM et al: Estimating splenic volume: sonographic measurements correlated with helical CT determination. AJR Am J Roentgenol. 181(6):1615-20, 2003
- Lamb PM et al: Spleen size: how well do linear ultrasound measurements correlate with three-dimensional CT volume assessments? Br J Radiol. 75(895):573-7, 2002
- Freeman JL et al: CT of congenital and acquired abnormalities of the spleen. Radiographics. 13(3):597-610, 1993
