A Case of Splenic Hamartoma Diagnosed by Contrast-enhanced Ultrasonography and Magnetic Resonance Imaging.
10.4166/kjg.2014.64.6.380
- Author:
Hyeon Sik KIM
1
;
Tae Hyo KIM
;
Jae Min LEE
;
Hyun Jin KIM
;
Woon Tae JUNG
;
Ok Jae LEE
;
Ji Eun KIM
;
Kyung Soo BAE
Author Information
1. Department of Internal Medicine, Gyeongsang National University School of Medicine, Jinju, Korea. kimthy@medimail.co.kr
- Publication Type:Case Reports ; English Abstract
- Keywords:
Splenic hamartoma;
Magnetic resonance imaging;
Contrast-enhanced ultrasonography
- MeSH:
Adult;
Antigens, CD31/metabolism;
Antigens, CD34/metabolism;
Contrast Media;
Female;
Hamartoma/*diagnosis/pathology/ultrasonography;
Humans;
Immunohistochemistry;
Magnetic Resonance Imaging;
Splenic Diseases/*diagnosis/pathology/ultrasonography;
Tomography, X-Ray Computed
- From:The Korean Journal of Gastroenterology
2014;64(6):380-386
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
Splenic hamartoma is a very rare benign tumor, which is usually found incidentally after splenectomy or autopsy. Although percutaneous needle biopsy can be performed, it carries a high risk of bleeding after the procedure. Therefore, diagnosis is usually made by surgical resection. Herein, we report a case of splenic hamartoma diagnosed by magnetic resonance imaging and contrast-enhanced ultrasonography, which enables visualization of the unique signals of microbubbles in the vessels in real time. Relevant literature is also reviewed.
