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Inflammatory pseudotumor of the spleen: Ultrasound and computed tomographic findings

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Inflammatory pseudotumor of the spleen is an extremely rare benign lesion characterized by a wide spectrum of nonspecific inflammatory and reparative changes.

The ultrasound and computed tomographic (CT) findings of inflammatory pseudotumor affecting the spleen in an asymptomatic patient are reported. The CT scanning revealed a partially calcified mass showing a nonhomogeneous enhancement after contrast injection. After 3 min of bolus administration, an unenhanced central area, which corresponds to a focal area of fibrosis, was demonstrated.

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  1. Departamento de Radiodiagnóstico, Hospital “Virgen del Camino,” c/Irunlarrea s/n, 31008, Pamplona, Spain

    T. Franquet M.D. & J. Barberena

  2. Departamento de Anatomia Patológica, Hospital “Virgen del Camino,”, Pamplona, Spain

    M. Montes & Y. Ruiz De Azua

  3. Departamento de Cirugía, Hospital “Virgen del Camino,”, Pamplona, Spain

    M. Aizcorbe & F. Cobo

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Franquet, T., Montes, M., Aizcorbe, M. et al. Inflammatory pseudotumor of the spleen: Ultrasound and computed tomographic findings. Gastrointest Radiol 14, 181–183 (1989). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF01889191

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