2019
DOI: 10.2399/ana.19.040
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Retrospective radiologic analysis of accessory spleen by computed tomography

Abstract: The aim of this study was to define the incidence and classify locations of accessory spleen using CT in a large Turkish population and to compare our findings with earlier studies performed in other populations.Methods: A total of 930 patients were included in the study and evaluated retrospectively using CT. The CT images were obtained using Philips Ingenuity 128 slice computerized tomography device.Results: 930 patients (413 females, 44.4%; 517 males, 55.6%) who underwent CT imaging for various indications … Show more

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“…However, they can also be located within the greater omentum and gastrointestinal tract [ 2 ]. They are usually benign and discovered as incidental findings through endoscopy, computed tomography (CT), or magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) [ 3 , 6 ].…”
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confidence: 99%
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“…However, they can also be located within the greater omentum and gastrointestinal tract [ 2 ]. They are usually benign and discovered as incidental findings through endoscopy, computed tomography (CT), or magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) [ 3 , 6 ].…”
Section: Introductionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Accessory spleens can arise from a congenital etiology or via splenosis [ 2 , 3 ]. The congenital etiology occurs during the fifth week of fetal development from a failed fusion of the splenic anlage [ 7 ].…”
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confidence: 99%
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