Intrapancreatic splenule

Case contributed by Elsayed Mohamed Elsayed Galbat
Diagnosis probable

Presentation

A case of colorectal cancer metastatic to the liver. Follow-up post metastasectomy.

Patient Data

Age: 50 years
Gender: Male
ct

Well defined rounded soft tissue nodules related to the tail of the pancreas is seen following enhancement pattern of the spleen in all phases likely representing small intrapancreatic splenule.

Case Discussion

The diagnosis of an accessory splenule can be confirmed by Tc-99 sulfur colloid scan.

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