Pancreatic masses that angiographically simulate intrasplenic lesions

Major improvements in the resolving power of computed tomography and ultrasound over the last decade have greatly improved the preoperative evaluation of abdominal masses. Angiography is, however, still often required for vascular mapping and assistance in the differential diagnosis. Although the si...

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Published in:Cardiovascular and interventional radiology 1985, Vol.8 (3), p.146-150
Main Authors: GARNIC, J. D, BACHMAN, D. M, SACKS, B. A, LEVIN, D. C
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Adult
Angiography
Biological and medical sciences
Celiac Artery - diagnostic imaging
Diagnosis, Differential
Gastroenterology. Liver. Pancreas. Abdomen
Humans
Liver. Biliary tract. Portal circulation. Exocrine pancreas
Male
Medical sciences
Pancreatic Cyst - diagnostic imaging
Pancreatic Neoplasms - diagnostic imaging
Pancreatic Pseudocyst - diagnostic imaging
Splenic Diseases - diagnostic imaging
Tumors
Ultrasonography
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Summary:Major improvements in the resolving power of computed tomography and ultrasound over the last decade have greatly improved the preoperative evaluation of abdominal masses. Angiography is, however, still often required for vascular mapping and assistance in the differential diagnosis. Although the site of origin of an avascular, intrasplenic mass may be the spleen, our experience and review of the literature indicates that such primary or secondary splenic masses are relatively rare. A primary pancreatic mass often a pseudocyst is a more frequent cause and should figure prominently in the differential diagnosis.
ISSN:0174-1551
1432-086X
DOI:10.1007/BF02552882