Splenic infarction

Case contributed by Hani M. Al Salam
Diagnosis probable

Presentation

Known case of sickle cell disease presented with left hypochondrial pain.

Patient Data

Age: 20 years
Gender: Female

On presentaion

ultrasound

Large geographic regions of hypoechogenicity in the spleen, compatible with infarcts.

Previous US - 2 months before

ultrasound

Gallstones and splenomegaly with normal homogeneous echotexture.

Case Discussion

Splenic infarction.

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