Splenic calcification

Case contributed by Jeremy Jones
Diagnosis certain

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

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Incidental calcification at the left hypochondrium.

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Plain radiography revealed a calcified area projected over the spleen that was confirmed on subsequent CT to be splenic calcification.

Case Discussion

This patient with a previous schwannoma presented with abdominal pain and vomiting.

Plain radiography revealed a calcified area projected over the spleen that was confirmed on subsequent CT to be splenic calcification.

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