title: Splenic sarcoidosis mimicking neoplastic disease.
abstract: Sarcoidosis is a multisystem granulomatous disease of unknown cause that commonly involves the spleen. Sarcoid can produce either homogeneous splenomegaly or multiple splenic nodules. Although other organ system involvement usually occurs, this is not invariable. Herein, we report on the clinical, histological, and radiological features-including sonography and MRI-of an isolated splenic sarcoidosis that mimicked neoplastic disease in a 37-year-old female. Knowledge of this atypical sonographic presentation may prevent unnecessary splenectomy.
authors.affiliation: APHM, Hôpital Sainte Marguerite, Service de Radiologie, 13009, Marseille, France.
authors.forename: Salem
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Bauones
authors.forename: Thomas
authors.initials: T
authors.lastname: Le Corroller
authors.forename: Olivier
authors.initials: O
authors.lastname: Durieux
authors.forename: Daphné
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Guenoun
authors.forename: Jean
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Del Grande
authors.forename: Nicolas
authors.initials: N
authors.lastname: Pirro
authors.forename: Pierre
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Champsaur
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D012507:Sarcoidosis / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D013158:Splenic Diseases / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D013160:Splenic Neoplasms / Q000175:diagnosis; D014463:Ultrasonography
keywords: MR imaging; sarcoidosis; spleen; ultrasound