[A case of splenic hamartoma diagnosed by contrast-enhanced ultrasonography and magnetic resonance imaging]

Korean J Gastroenterol. 2014 Dec;64(6):380-6. doi: 10.4166/kjg.2014.64.6.380.
[Article in 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.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Antigens, CD34 / metabolism
  • Contrast Media
  • Female
  • Hamartoma / diagnosis*
  • Hamartoma / diagnostic imaging
  • Hamartoma / pathology
  • Humans
  • Immunohistochemistry
  • Magnetic Resonance Imaging
  • Platelet Endothelial Cell Adhesion Molecule-1 / metabolism
  • Splenic Diseases / diagnosis*
  • Splenic Diseases / diagnostic imaging
  • Splenic Diseases / pathology
  • Tomography, X-Ray Computed
  • Ultrasonography

Substances

  • Antigens, CD34
  • Contrast Media
  • Platelet Endothelial Cell Adhesion Molecule-1