Inflammatory pseudotumor of the spleen: CT and MRI findings

Int Surg. 2007 Mar-Apr;92(2):119-22.

Abstract

Inflammatory pseudotumors rarely occur in the spleen. We report such a case with characteristic computed tomography (CT) and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) findings. A CT scan showed an isodense nodular mass with gradual mild enhancement on delayed-phase contrast-enhanced images. MRI showed a mass with isointense signal on T1-weighted images and hypointense signal on T2-weighted images. The tumor mass showed progressive inhomogeneous enhancement on gadolinium-enhanced images. The patient received splenectomy, and histologic diagnosis was compatible with inflammatory pseudotumor.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Contrast Media
  • Female
  • Follow-Up Studies
  • Gadolinium
  • Granuloma, Plasma Cell / diagnosis*
  • Granuloma, Plasma Cell / diagnostic imaging
  • Humans
  • Image Enhancement
  • Magnetic Resonance Imaging*
  • Middle Aged
  • Radiographic Image Enhancement
  • Splenectomy
  • Splenic Diseases / diagnosis*
  • Splenic Diseases / diagnostic imaging
  • Tomography, X-Ray Computed*

Substances

  • Contrast Media
  • Gadolinium