title: Ultrasonic diagnosis of the spleen.
abstract: 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.
mesh_terms: 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