title: Computed tomography of accessory spleens.
abstract: Computed tomography's (CT) ability to detect accessory spleens was assessed using histopathologically proven cases. CT proved to be a sensitive procedure for detecting accessory spleens that were 10 mm or larger in diameter and located in the left upper quadrant.
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000368:Aged; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D013154:Spleen / Q000002:abnormalities* / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed