Perisplenitis

Case contributed by Mahmoud Agha
Diagnosis probable

Presentation

Known sickle cell disease, presented to ER with acute severe left hypochondrial pain.

Patient Data

Age: 16 years
Gender: Male

Note: This case has been tagged as "legacy" as it no longer meets image preparation and/or other case publication guidelines.

ct

Splenomegaly with persistent hypodense non-enhancing thin rim around edge of spleen.

No typical wedge-shaped defects of the more commonly seen splenic infarcts in sickle cell patients.

Case Discussion

Triphasic computed tomography scan shows splenomegaly with persistent subcapsular hypodense non-enhancing thin rim. No typical wedge-shaped defects of the more commonly seen splenic infarcts in sickle cell patients. The findings are consistent with perisplenitis.

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