[Capillary hemangioma of the spleen on conventional and contrast-enhanced US]. / Hémangiome capillaire splénique en échographie conventionnelle et avec produit de contraste.

ABSTRACT

We report a case of splenic vascular neoplasm in a 75 year old asymptomatic woman. CT and enhanced sonography were not consistent with a typical hemangioma. Splenectomy was finally realised and pathologic exam showed a capillary hemangioma with thrombosis. The imaging appearance of splenic hemangiomas may be complex because of splenic topography, size and complicating features. The differentiation of these lesions from malignant disease may not be possible.