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Name two US findings suggesting splenic infarction in this patient.
Hypoechoic lesion; bright band signs
When significant splenic infarction is noted, what should the patient prophylactically receive?
Vaccination against encapsulated bacterias, since splenic necrosis results in a loss of its function.
There is a hypoechoic, bean-shaped, anterosuperior splenic lesion, along with a markedly heterogeneous aspect of the residual parenchyma. Numerous bright band signs are also noted.