Ultrasonic diagnosis of the spleen.
The sonographic presentation of the spleen may be difficult and is seldom requested. Main indications for special investigation are traumatic lesions, malignant diseases, such as Hodgkin's or non-Hodgkin's lymphomas, and changes in portal hypertension.
D003560:Cysts / Q000151:congenital / Q000175:diagnosis; D006689:Hodgkin Disease / Q000150:complications; D006801:Humans; D013154:Spleen / Q000293:injuries; D013158:Splenic Diseases / Q000151:congenital / Q000175:diagnosis*; D013163:Splenomegaly / Q000175:diagnosis; D014463:Ultrasonography