Splenic peliosis: an unusual entity.
This case of splenic peliosis, describes a rare condition when it presents in the spleen, and is better understood when it occurs in the liver. However, the ultrasound and CT features have a wide differential diagnosis including more common aetiologies, of either a vascular, infective or neoplastic nature, which should be considered. Peliosis is an important condition to be aware of because rupture of the blood-filled cysts on the spleen surface can lead to haemorrhagic peritonitis and ultimately be fatal.
Davidson
J
J
Southampton General Hospital, Southampton University Hospitals Trust, Tremona Road, Southampton SO16 6YD, UK. jdavidson@doctors.org.uk
Tung
K
K
D000230:Adenocarcinoma / Q000150:complications / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D003287:Contrast Media; D003560:Cysts / Q000150:complications / Q000473:pathology*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008875:Middle Aged; D012811:Sigmoid Neoplasms / Q000150:complications / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D013158:Splenic Diseases / Q000150:complications / Q000473:pathology*; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed / Q000379:methods
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