[Intrapancreatic accessory spleen. X-ray computed tomographic and MRI imaging]

J Radiol. 1997 Feb;78(2):145-7.
[Article in French]

Abstract

We report MRI and CT findings of an intrapancreatic accessory spleen. The lesion was hypervascular on CT and isointense to the spleen on MRI. This uncommon localisation may simulate a pancreatic mass. If the diagnosis is suspected, it can be confirmed by scintigraphy.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Choristoma / diagnosis*
  • Choristoma / diagnostic imaging
  • Humans
  • Magnetic Resonance Imaging
  • Male
  • Pancreatic Neoplasms / diagnosis*
  • Pancreatic Neoplasms / diagnostic imaging
  • Spleen / abnormalities*
  • Tomography, X-Ray Computed