Subcapsular splenic hematoma

Last revised by Sonam Vadera on 25 May 2023

Subcapsular splenic hematomas are a type of splenic hematoma that occurs beneath the splenic capsule.

Pathology

They can occur in both traumatic and non-traumatic situations.

Associations

Radiographic features

CT

Imaging in the portal venous phase is best for detection. CT typically shows a crescentic/lenticular perisplenic collection where attenuation values depend on the age of the hematoma. The hematoma may flatten or indent the lateral margin of the spleen 6.

  • acute: hyperattenuating to isoattenuating 4,  then called subcapsular hemorrhage

  • subacute: iso attenuating, within 1-2 days of bleeding, CT attenuation values of splenic hematomas may be equal to or greater than that of the splenic parenchyma 6

  • established/chronic: hypoattenuating

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