Demosthenes D. Cokkinos MD, Presenter: Nothing to Disclose

Eleni Antypa, Abstract Co-Author: Nothing to Disclose

Theodoros Kolios MD, Abstract Co-Author: Nothing to Disclose

Vasileios Moustakas MD, Abstract Co-Author: Nothing to Disclose

Dimitrios Exarchos MD, Abstract Co-Author: Nothing to Disclose

Ploutarhos A Piperopoulos MD, PhD, Abstract Co-Author: Nothing to Disclose

Basic steps for performing a Contrast Enhanced Ultrasound (CEUS) examination of the spleen. Explanation of normal haemodynamic behaviour post injection of the contrast agent. Description of underlying pathophysiology of the commonest pathologic entities of the spleen, with imaging examples on CEUS, compared to B-mode and Colour Doppler US, as well as CT or MR when available.

Different chapters of the presentation include review of splenic anatomy, contrast agents physics and description of technical parameters in order to perform a successful CEUS examination, as well as analysis of contrast circulation through the spleen. The commonest pathologic conditions of the spleen are reviewed with imaging examples on B mode, Colour Doppler and CEUS, correlated with CT or MR when these were performed. CEUS indications, contraindications, limitations and pitfalls are also mentioned.

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Cokkinos, D, Antypa, E, Kolios, T, Moustakas, V, Exarchos, D, Piperopoulos, P, Contrast Enhanced Ultrasound of the Spleen. How to do it. What to Expect of It.  Radiological Society of North America 2014 Scientific Assembly and Annual Meeting, - ,Chicago IL. http://archive.rsna.org/2014/14005394.html