[Splenic nodules and sickle cell anemia]. / Nodules spléniques et drépanocytose.
J Radiol
; 82(11): 1637-41, 2001 Nov.
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| ID: mdl-11894550
ABSTRACT
OBJECTIVE:
We report 4 patients with sickle cell anemia presenting with intra-splenic benign nodules corresponding to islands of preserved tissue within splenic ferro-calcinosis. MATERIAL ANDMETHODS:
Ultrasound, CT and MRI findings were evaluated and compared to a follow-up study by ultrasound and CT done after 6 to 12 months.RESULTS:
Ultrasound showed multiple well-defined rounded nodules appearing hypoechoic compared to the rest of the spleen that was hyperechoic. On CT, the nodules were homogenous, hypodense relative to the spleen, isodense to the liver in 3 cases and hypodense to the liver in 1 case. On MRI, the nodules appeared relatively hyperintense within low-signal-intensity spleens. The ultrasound and CT follow-up study demonstrated no remarkable change.CONCLUSION:
In sickle cell patients, intra-splenic benign nodules corresponding to normal splenic tissue may be identified on imaging studies. The differential diagnosis is discussed.
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Assunto principal:
Esplenopatias
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Anemia Falciforme
Tipo de estudo:
Diagnostic_studies
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Etiology_studies
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Observational_studies
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Prognostic_studies
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Adolescent
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Female
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Humans
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Male
Idioma:
Fr
Revista:
J Radiol
Ano de publicação:
2001
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Article