Splenomegaly

An enlarged spleen (splenomegaly) is a common imaging finding and may be related to a broad array of underlying conditions. The multifaceted functions of the spleen make it susceptible to involvement by a variety of pathophysiologic processes. Understanding these conditions and incorporating all relevant clinical and radiologic data allow narrowing the differential diagnosis.

Source: Gastroenterology Clinics of North America - July 6, 2018 Category: Gastroenterology Authors: Brett P. Sjoberg, Christine O. Menias, Meghan G. Lubner, Vincent M. Mellnick, Perry J. Pickhardt Source Type: research