Presentation
An occasional finding in patients with sickle cell anemia.
Patient Data
Age: 70
Gender: Female
From the case:
Rock spleen (autosplenectomy)
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Spleen completely calcified most likely due to past infarction.
Appearances like in the kidney with autosplenectomy.
Case Discussion
Diagnosis of "rock spleen"
Acknowledgements:
Dr Fabio Denicolò
Radiographer Lawrence Bizzeyes