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==Overview== | ==Overview== | ||
[[CT]] [[scan]] is helpful in the [[diagnosis]] of | [[CT]] [[scan]] is helpful in the [[diagnosis]] of splenic vein thrombosis. | ||
==CT scan findings== | ==CT scan findings== | ||
[[CT scan]] is helpful in the [[diagnosis]] of | [[CT scan]] is helpful in the [[diagnosis]] of splenic vein thrombosis.<ref name="pmid7890846">{{cite journal |vauthors=Schreiner VC, Wilbur AC, Sekosan M |title=Intrasplenic venous thrombosis: CT findings |journal=J Comput Assist Tomogr |volume=19 |issue=2 |pages=225–7 |year=1995 |pmid=7890846 |doi= |url=}}</ref> In patients suspected of PVT, CT scan with or without contrast is first test to be ordered. | ||
Findings on CT scan in splenic vein thrombosis: | Findings on CT scan in splenic vein thrombosis: | ||
Hyperattenuated material in splenic vein | * Hyperattenuated material in splenic vein. | ||
* Non-enhanced intraluminal filling defect. | |||
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==References== | ==References== | ||
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1] ; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Vindhya BellamKonda, M.B.B.S [2]
Overview
CT scan is helpful in the diagnosis of splenic vein thrombosis.
CT scan findings
CT scan is helpful in the diagnosis of splenic vein thrombosis.[1] In patients suspected of PVT, CT scan with or without contrast is first test to be ordered.
Findings on CT scan in splenic vein thrombosis:
- Hyperattenuated material in splenic vein.
- Non-enhanced intraluminal filling defect.
