title: CT of splenosis: patterns and pitfalls.
abstract: OBJECTIVE
  After traumatic splenic injury or splenectomy, small isolated spleens may develop. These implants are not limited to the left upper quadrant, and splenosis in other locations can mimic other pathologic entities. This pictorial essay presents the range of appearances of intraabdominal and pelvic splenosis.
  
  
  CONCLUSIONS
  Radiologists can suggest or establish the correct diagnosis of splenosis in the appropriate clinical setting, particularly in less typical cases, to avert unnecessary tissue sampling.
authors.affiliation: Johns Hopkins School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD, USA.
authors.forename: Spencer T
authors.initials: ST
authors.lastname: Lake
authors.forename: Pamela T
authors.initials: PT
authors.lastname: Johnson
authors.forename: Satomi
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Kawamoto
authors.forename: Ralph H
authors.initials: RH
authors.lastname: Hruban
authors.forename: Elliot K
authors.initials: EK
authors.lastname: Fishman
mesh_terms: D003287:Contrast Media; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D006801:Humans; D013154:Spleen / Q000293:injuries; D013156:Splenectomy; D017890:Splenosis / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000209:etiology; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed / Q000379:methods*
chemical_list: D003287:Contrast Media