Splenic hemangiomatosis

Case contributed by Mohammad Taghi Niknejad
Diagnosis probable

Presentation

Abdominal pain.

Patient Data

Age: 60 years
Gender: Female
ct

The hepatic attenuation value is inhomogeneously less than of the spleen, suggesting an uneven fatty liver. 

Case Discussion

Splenic haemangiomatosis involves multiple, diffuse splenic hemangiomas replacing its entire parenchyma. It is a very rare entity and in general, diffuse splenic hemangiomatosis is a benign condition and has an asymptomatic course.

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