1) To discuss the use of different cross-sectional imaging modalities for detection of splenic emergencies. 2) To illustrate applications of multi-phasic MDCT in emergency evaluation of patients with acute left upper quadrant pain. 3) To demonstrate the value of specific imaging findings for identifying and characterizing non traumatic splenic emergencies.
Non-traumatic splenic emergencies are uncommon entities. Patients can present to the emergency room with a sharp left upper quadrant (LUQ) pain related to splenic infarct, ruptured splenic artery aneurysm, splenic torsion or rupture. Alternatively, splenic emergencies are detected during evaluation of patients with fever of unknown origin (splenic abscess, tuberculosis) or non-specific abdominal pain (splenic vein thrombosis). This presentation will discuss the cross-sectional imaging approach to the patient with LUQ pain, differential diagnosis and management options with an emphasis on the interventional radiology techniques.
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Patlas, M,
Non-traumatic Splenic Emergencies. Radiological Society of North America 2014 Scientific Assembly and Annual Meeting, - ,Chicago IL.
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